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Puerto Cortez, Cortés Department, Honduras – Honduras Flag

Current Date And Time In Puerto Cortez, Honduras

Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:47:38 CST
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 48,013
District: Puerto Cortés

🌎 Puerto Cortez, Cortés Department, Honduras – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Puerto Cortez, 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 Puerto Cortez — 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

Puerto Cortez, Cortés Department Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePuerto Cortez
District / CountyPuerto Cortés
StateCortés Department
CountryHonduras
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population48,013
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Cortés Department#3 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 Meter10
In Feet33
GPS Coordinates
Latitude15.83
Longitude-87.93
Decimal Degrees (DD)15.826° N 87.93° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)15° 49' 32" N 87° 55' 47" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)15° 49.54' N 87° 55.78' W
Location Context
Distance to Cortés Department Capital37 km South-Southwest of San Pedro Sula
Nearest City in Another CountryPuerto Barrios, Guatemala (72 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🔥 05:35 AM
Sunset🌅 06:18 PM
Day Length12h 43m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Tegucigalpa

Puerto Cortez – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Puerto Cortez, Cortés Department

Puerto Cortez 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 Puerto Cortez 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 Puerto Cortez

The latitude and longitude of Puerto Cortez pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 10 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Puerto Cortez on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Puerto Cortez

Puerto Cortez 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 Puerto Cortez

Payments and pricing in Puerto Cortez 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. › Puerto Cortez exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Puerto Cortez

To ring a number in Puerto Cortez 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 Puerto Cortez and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Puerto Cortez's Standing Within Cortés Department

By recorded population, Puerto Cortez ranks #3 of 62 cities in Cortés Department. It lies about 37 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 Puerto Cortez

📊 How This Puerto Cortez Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Puerto Cortez 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 Puerto Cortez 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 Puerto Cortez. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Puerto Cortez

👥 What is the population of Puerto Cortez?

Puerto Cortez has a recorded population of approximately 48,013 people. That places it #3 of 62 cities with population data in Cortés Department. Browse more cities in Cortés Department for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Puerto Cortez in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Puerto Cortez in?

Puerto Cortez keeps UTC -06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:35 AM and sets around 06:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Puerto Cortez?

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

📍 How far is Puerto Cortez from the state capital?

Puerto Cortez is about 37 km South-Southwest of San Pedro Sula, the capital of Cortés Department. See cities near Puerto Cortez for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Puerto Cortez lands you closest to Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, about 72 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Puerto Cortez sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.