Current Date And Time In Tampico, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:15:42 CDT
State: Tamaulipas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 309,003
District: Tampico
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tampico, a city in Tamaulipas, Mexico in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Tampico — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Tampico | |
| District / County | Tampico | |
| State | Tamaulipas | |
| Country | Mexico | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 309,003 | |
| Area | 92.73 km² (35.80 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Tamaulipas | #5 of 193 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Mexican Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MXN | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +52 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mx | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 27 | |
| In Feet | 89 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 22.29 | |
| Longitude | -97.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.285° N 97.878° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 17' 7" N 97° 52' 40" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 17.11' N 97° 52.67' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tamaulipas Capital | 207 km Northwest of Ciudad Victoria | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | South Point, United States (402 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -06:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -05:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 59m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 89000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Monterrey | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1823-04-12 |
Tampico is a city situated in Tamaulipas, Mexico, within North America. It falls under Tampico, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Tampico 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 Tamaulipas
The latitude and longitude of Tampico pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 27 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Tampico on the map
Tampico runs on UTC -08:00 to -06:00, shifting to -07:00 to -05:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Tampico run on Mexican Peso (MXN), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Tampico exchange rates
To ring a number in Tampico from outside Mexico, dial +52 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Tampico and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Tampico ranks #5 of 193 cities in Tamaulipas. It lies about 207 km Northwest of Ciudad Victoria, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tamaulipas market. › Cities near Tampico
Tampico has a recorded population of approximately 309,003 people. That places it #5 of 193 cities with population data in Tamaulipas. Browse more cities in Tamaulipas for comparison.
Tampico spans approximately 92.73 square kilometers (35.80 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Tampico sits within Tampico, is part of Tamaulipas in Mexico. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Tampico keeps UTC -08:00 to -06:00, moving to -07:00 to -05:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:06 AM and sets around 08:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Tampico price in Mexican peso (MXN), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Tampico currency page.
Tampico is about 207 km Northwest of Ciudad Victoria, the capital of Tamaulipas. See cities near Tampico for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Tampico lands you closest to South Point, United States, about 402 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tampico sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
