Current Date And Time In Buras, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:06:26 PDT
State: Louisiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 945
District: Plaquemines Parish
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Buras, 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 Buras — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Buras | |
| District / County | Plaquemines Parish | |
| State | Louisiana | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 945 | |
| Area | 8.67 km² (3.35 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Louisiana | #296 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 | 1 | |
| In Feet | 3 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 29.35 | |
| Longitude | -89.52 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 29.352° N 89.524° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 21' 7" N 89° 31' 27" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 21.11' N 89° 31.45' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Louisiana Capital | 86 km Northwest of New Orleans | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | El Ranchito y Refugio, Mexico (864 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 17m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 70041 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago |
Buras is a city situated in Louisiana, United States, within North America. It falls under Plaquemines Parish, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Buras 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 Louisiana
The latitude and longitude of Buras pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Buras on the map
Buras 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 Buras 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. › Buras exchange rates
To ring a number in Buras 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 Buras and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Buras ranks #296 of 376 cities in Louisiana. It lies about 86 km Northwest 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 Buras
Buras has a recorded population of approximately 945 people. That places it #296 of 376 cities with population data in Louisiana. Browse more cities in Louisiana for comparison.
Buras spans approximately 8.67 square kilometers (3.35 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Buras sits within Plaquemines Parish, is part of Louisiana in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Buras keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:24 AM and sets around 05:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Buras price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Buras currency page.
Buras is about 86 km Northwest of New Orleans, the capital of Louisiana. See cities near Buras for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Buras lands you closest to El Ranchito y Refugio, Mexico, about 864 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Buras sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
