Current Date And Time In La Plata, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:17:44 PDT
State: Maryland
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 9,125
District: Charles County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about La Plata, a city in Maryland, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for La Plata — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | La Plata | |
| District / County | Charles County | |
| State | Maryland | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 9,125 | |
| Area | 19.31 km² (7.46 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Maryland | #157 of 612 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 | 57 | |
| In Feet | 187 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.53 | |
| Longitude | -76.98 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.529° N 76.975° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 31' 45" N 76° 58' 31" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 31.76' N 76° 58.52' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Maryland Capital | 65 km Northeast of Annapolis | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Crystal Beach, Canada (513 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 46m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 20646 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1888-01-01 |
La Plata is a city situated in Maryland, United States, within North America. It falls under Charles County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies La Plata 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 Maryland
The latitude and longitude of La Plata pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 57 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open La Plata on the map
La Plata 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 La Plata 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. › La Plata exchange rates
To ring a number in La Plata 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 La Plata and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, La Plata ranks #157 of 612 cities in Maryland. It lies about 65 km Northeast of Annapolis, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Maryland market. › Cities near La Plata
La Plata has a recorded population of approximately 9,125 people. That places it #157 of 612 cities with population data in Maryland. Browse more cities in Maryland for comparison.
La Plata spans approximately 19.31 square kilometers (7.46 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
La Plata sits within Charles County, is part of Maryland in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
La Plata keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:19 AM and sets around 05:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in La Plata price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our La Plata currency page.
La Plata is about 65 km Northeast of Annapolis, the capital of Maryland. See cities near La Plata for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from La Plata lands you closest to Crystal Beach, Canada, about 513 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close La Plata sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
