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Baracoa, Cortés Department, Honduras – Honduras Flag

Current Date And Time In Baracoa, Honduras

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:14:13 CST
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 9,202
District: Puerto Cortés

🌎 Baracoa, Cortés Department, Honduras – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Baracoa, Cortés Department Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBaracoa
District / CountyPuerto Cortés
StateCortés Department
CountryHonduras
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population9,202
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Cortés Department#9 of 62 cities with population data
Currency
NameHonduran Lempira
Code ISO-4217HNL
SymbolL
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+504
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.hn
Elevation
In Meter28
In Feet92
GPS Coordinates
Latitude15.78
Longitude-87.85
Decimal Degrees (DD)15.776° N 87.853° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)15° 46' 33" N 87° 51' 9" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)15° 46.55' N 87° 51.15' W
Location Context
Distance to Cortés Department Capital35 km South-Southwest of San Pedro Sula
Nearest City in Another CountryPuerto Barrios, Guatemala (80 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🔥 05:34 AM
Sunset🌅 06:18 PM
Day Length12h 43m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Tegucigalpa

Baracoa – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Baracoa, Cortés Department

Baracoa is a city situated in Cortés Department, Honduras, within North America. It falls under Puerto Cortés, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Baracoa 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 Cortés Department

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Baracoa

The latitude and longitude of Baracoa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 28 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Baracoa on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Baracoa

Baracoa 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 Baracoa

Payments and pricing in Baracoa run on Honduran Lempira (HNL), shown with the symbol L. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Baracoa exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Baracoa

To ring a number in Baracoa from outside Honduras, dial +504 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Baracoa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Baracoa's Standing Within Cortés Department

By recorded population, Baracoa ranks #9 of 62 cities in Cortés Department. It lies about 35 km South-Southwest of San Pedro Sula, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Cortés Department market. › Cities near Baracoa

📊 How This Baracoa Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Baracoa 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 Baracoa to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Cortés Department market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Baracoa. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Baracoa

👥 What is the population of Baracoa?

Baracoa has a recorded population of approximately 9,202 people. That places it #9 of 62 cities with population data in Cortés Department. Browse more cities in Cortés Department for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Baracoa in?

Baracoa sits within Puerto Cortés, is part of Cortés Department in Honduras. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Baracoa in?

Baracoa keeps UTC -06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:34 AM and sets around 06:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Baracoa?

Businesses and shops in Baracoa price in Honduran lempira (HNL), written with the symbol L. Check live rates on our Baracoa currency page.

📍 How far is Baracoa from the state capital?

Baracoa is about 35 km South-Southwest of San Pedro Sula, the capital of Cortés Department. See cities near Baracoa for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Baracoa lands you closest to Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, about 80 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Baracoa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.