Current Date And Time In Lares, Puerto Rico
Thursday, 06 August 2026
06:59:30 AST
National Capital: San Juan
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lares, a state or administrative region of Puerto Rico, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Lares — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Lares in Puerto Rico.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Puerto Rico operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.2962° N | 66.8818° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.2962 | -66.8818 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 17' 46" N | 66° 52' 54" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 17.7719' N | 66° 52.9063' W |
| State / Region | Lares |
| Country | Puerto Rico |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Elevation | 345 m / 1,132 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.2962, -66.8818 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lares to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Puerto Rico.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Sebastián | Puerto Rico | W | 10 km | 6 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Las Marías | Puerto Rico | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Camuy | Puerto Rico | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Quebradillas | Puerto Rico | N | 15 km | 10 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Hatillo | Puerto Rico | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Maricao | Puerto Rico | SW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Lares, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lares | 18.2947° N | -66.8771° W | 319 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Lares is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Puerto Rico. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Lares on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Puerto Rico.
The satellite view of Lares helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Puerto Rico national map
Lares occupies a distinct geographic zone within Puerto Rico in the North America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Lares for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Puerto Rico. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Lares in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Puerto Rico. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Lares are latitude 18.2962° and longitude -66.8818°. In directional format: 18.2962° N, 66.8818° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Lares in Puerto Rico and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Lares is a state or administrative region of Puerto Rico, located in North America. View the exact position of Lares on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lares is at: Latitude 18° 17' 46" N and Longitude 66° 52' 54" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
The interactive satellite map of Lares is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.2962, -66.8818 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lares in Puerto Rico. For broader context, explore the Puerto Rico national map or nearby states.
Today in Lares, sunrise is at 06:06 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM, giving a day length of 12h 54m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lares's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lares is approximately 2,037 km (1,266 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,069 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lares — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to North West Cape, Australia, roughly 415 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.