Current Date And Time In Benton, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:23:36 PDT
State: Louisiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,015
District: Bossier Parish
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Benton, 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 Benton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Benton | |
| District / County | Bossier Parish | |
| State | Louisiana | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,015 | |
| Area | 5.61 km² (2.17 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Louisiana | #201 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 | 63 | |
| In Feet | 207 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 32.69 | |
| Longitude | -93.74 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.695° N 93.742° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 41' 42" N 93° 44' 31" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 41.69' N 93° 44.51' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Louisiana Capital | 463 km Southeast of New Orleans | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico (581 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:03 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 71006 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago |
Benton is a city situated in Louisiana, United States, within North America. It falls under Bossier Parish, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Benton 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 Benton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 63 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Benton on the map
Benton 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 Benton 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. › Benton exchange rates
To ring a number in Benton 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 Benton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Benton ranks #201 of 376 cities in Louisiana. It lies about 463 km 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 Benton
Benton has a recorded population of approximately 2,015 people. That places it #201 of 376 cities with population data in Louisiana. Browse more cities in Louisiana for comparison.
Benton spans approximately 5.61 square kilometers (2.17 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Benton sits within Bossier Parish, is part of Louisiana in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Benton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:36 AM and sets around 06:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Benton price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Benton currency page.
Benton is about 463 km Southeast of New Orleans, the capital of Louisiana. See cities near Benton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Benton lands you closest to San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico, about 581 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Benton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
