Current Date And Time In Alexandria, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:54:03 PDT
State: Louisiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 47,889
District: Rapides Parish
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alexandria, a city in Louisiana, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alexandria — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alexandria | |
| District / County | Rapides Parish | |
| State | Louisiana | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 47,889 | |
| Area | 1.79 km² (0.69 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Louisiana | #11 of 376 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 23 | |
| In Feet | 75 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.31 | |
| Longitude | -92.45 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.311° N 92.445° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 18' 41" N 92° 26' 42" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 18.68' N 92° 26.71' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Louisiana Capital | 272 km East-Southeast of New Orleans | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico (617 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:33 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:56 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 23m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 71306 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1818-01-01 |
Alexandria is a city situated in Louisiana, United States, within North America. It falls under Rapides Parish, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Alexandria 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 Louisiana
The latitude and longitude of Alexandria pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 23 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alexandria on the map
Alexandria runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 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 Alexandria 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. › Alexandria exchange rates
To ring a number in Alexandria from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Alexandria and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alexandria ranks #11 of 376 cities in Louisiana. It lies about 272 km East-Southeast of New Orleans, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Louisiana market. › Cities near Alexandria
Alexandria has a recorded population of approximately 47,889 people. That places it #11 of 376 cities with population data in Louisiana. Browse more cities in Louisiana for comparison.
Alexandria spans approximately 1.79 square kilometers (0.69 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Alexandria sits within Rapides Parish, is part of Louisiana in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Alexandria keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:33 AM and sets around 05:56 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alexandria price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Alexandria currency page.
Alexandria is about 272 km East-Southeast of New Orleans, the capital of Louisiana. See cities near Alexandria for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alexandria lands you closest to San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico, about 617 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alexandria sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
