Current Date And Time In Opelousas, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:30:00 PDT
State: Louisiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 16,591
District: Saint Landry Parish
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Opelousas, 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 Opelousas — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Opelousas | |
| District / County | Saint Landry Parish | |
| State | Louisiana | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 16,591 | |
| Area | 20.54 km² (7.93 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Louisiana | #29 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 | 20 | |
| In Feet | 66 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 30.53 | |
| Longitude | -92.08 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 30.534° N 92.082° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 30° 32' 1" N 92° 4' 53" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 30° 32.01' N 92° 4.89' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Louisiana Capital | 203 km East-Southeast of New Orleans | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico (630 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:32 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:53 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 70571 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1720-01-01 |
Opelousas is a city situated in Louisiana, United States, within North America. It falls under Saint Landry Parish, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Opelousas 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 Opelousas pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 20 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Opelousas on the map
Opelousas 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 Opelousas 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. › Opelousas exchange rates
To ring a number in Opelousas 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 Opelousas and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Opelousas ranks #29 of 376 cities in Louisiana. It lies about 203 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 Opelousas
Opelousas has a recorded population of approximately 16,591 people. That places it #29 of 376 cities with population data in Louisiana. Browse more cities in Louisiana for comparison.
Opelousas spans approximately 20.54 square kilometers (7.93 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Opelousas sits within Saint Landry Parish, is part of Louisiana in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Opelousas keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:32 AM and sets around 05:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Opelousas price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Opelousas currency page.
Opelousas is about 203 km East-Southeast of New Orleans, the capital of Louisiana. See cities near Opelousas for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Opelousas lands you closest to San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico, about 630 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Opelousas sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
