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Balsas, El Oro, Ecuador – Ecuador Flag

Current Date And Time In Balsas, Ecuador

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:52:32 ECT
State: El Oro
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 7,875
District: Balsas

🌎 Balsas, El Oro, Ecuador – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Balsas, a city in El Oro, Ecuador in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Balsas — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Balsas, El Oro Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBalsas
District / CountyBalsas
StateEl Oro
CountryEcuador
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population7,875
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in El Oro#11 of 12 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+593
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ec
Elevation
In Meter662
In Feet2,172
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-3.76
Longitude-79.82
Decimal Degrees (DD)3.761° S 79.824° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)3° 45' 41" S 79° 49' 27" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)3° 45.69' S 79° 49.45' W
Location Context
Distance to El Oro Capital58 km North-Northwest of Machala
Nearest City in Another CountryMatapalo, Peru (43 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-06:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:23 AM
Sunset🌅 06:24 PM
Day Length12h 1m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Guayaquil

Balsas – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Balsas, El Oro

Balsas is a city situated in El Oro, Ecuador, within South America. It falls under Balsas, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Balsas as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in El Oro

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Balsas

The latitude and longitude of Balsas pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 662 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Balsas on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Balsas

Balsas runs on UTC -06:00 to -05:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Balsas

Payments and pricing in Balsas run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Balsas exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Balsas

To ring a number in Balsas from outside Ecuador, dial +593 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Balsas and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Balsas's Standing Within El Oro

By recorded population, Balsas ranks #11 of 12 cities in El Oro. It lies about 58 km North-Northwest of Machala, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the El Oro market. › Cities near Balsas

📊 How This Balsas Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Balsas into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Balsas to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the El Oro market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Balsas. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Balsas

👥 What is the population of Balsas?

Balsas has a recorded population of approximately 7,875 people. That places it #11 of 12 cities with population data in El Oro. Browse more cities in El Oro for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Balsas in?

Balsas sits within Balsas, is part of El Oro in Ecuador. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Balsas in?

Balsas keeps UTC -06:00 to -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:23 AM and sets around 06:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Balsas?

Businesses and shops in Balsas price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Balsas currency page.

📍 How far is Balsas from the state capital?

Balsas is about 58 km North-Northwest of Machala, the capital of El Oro. See cities near Balsas for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Balsas lands you closest to Matapalo, Peru, about 43 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Balsas sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.