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Current Date And Time In Acajutla, El Salvador

Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:32:48 CST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 22,763

🌎 Acajutla, Sonsonate Department, El Salvador – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Acajutla, a city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Acajutla — 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

Acajutla, Sonsonate Department Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAcajutla
StateSonsonate Department
CountryEl Salvador
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population22,763
Area166.60 km² (64.32 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Sonsonate Department#2 of 8 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+503
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.sv
Elevation
In Meter26
In Feet85
GPS Coordinates
Latitude13.59
Longitude-89.83
Decimal Degrees (DD)13.593° N 89.828° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)13° 35' 34" N 89° 49' 39" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)13° 35.57' N 89° 49.65' W
Location Context
Distance to Sonsonate Department Capital18 km Northeast of Sonsonate
Nearest City in Another CountryConguaco, Guatemala (55 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-06:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:45 AM
Sunset🌅 06:23 PM
Day Length12h 38m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/El_Salvador

Acajutla – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Acajutla, Sonsonate Department

Acajutla is a city situated in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador, within North America. GeoNames classifies Acajutla as a Populated Place. 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 Sonsonate Department

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Acajutla

The latitude and longitude of Acajutla pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 26 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Acajutla on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Acajutla

Acajutla runs on UTC -06:00. 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 Acajutla

Payments and pricing in Acajutla 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. › Acajutla exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Acajutla

To ring a number in Acajutla from outside El Salvador, dial +503 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Acajutla and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Acajutla's Standing Within Sonsonate Department

By recorded population, Acajutla ranks #2 of 8 cities in Sonsonate Department. It lies about 18 km Northeast of Sonsonate, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sonsonate Department market. › Cities near Acajutla

📊 How This Acajutla Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Acajutla 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 Acajutla to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Sonsonate Department market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Acajutla

👥 What is the population of Acajutla?

Acajutla has a recorded population of approximately 22,763 people. That places it #2 of 8 cities with population data in Sonsonate Department. Browse more cities in Sonsonate Department for comparison.

📐 How large is Acajutla in square kilometers?

Acajutla spans approximately 166.60 square kilometers (64.32 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Acajutla in?

Acajutla is part of Sonsonate Department in El Salvador. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Acajutla in?

Acajutla keeps UTC -06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:45 AM and sets around 06:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Acajutla?

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

📍 How far is Acajutla from the state capital?

Acajutla is about 18 km Northeast of Sonsonate, the capital of Sonsonate Department. See cities near Acajutla for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Acajutla lands you closest to Conguaco, Guatemala, about 55 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Acajutla sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.