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Gulfport, Mississippi, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Gulfport, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:43:07 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 71,856
District: Harrison County

🌎 Gulfport, Mississippi, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gulfport, a city in Mississippi, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gulfport — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Gulfport, Mississippi Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameGulfport
District / CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population71,856
Area165.74 km² (63.99 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Mississippi#2 of 277 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter6
In Feet20
GPS Coordinates
Latitude30.37
Longitude-89.09
Decimal Degrees (DD)30.367° N 89.093° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)30° 22' 3" N 89° 5' 34" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)30° 22.05' N 89° 5.57' W
Location Context
Distance to Mississippi Capital238 km North-Northwest of Jackson
Nearest City in Another CountrySan Antonio Buenavista, Mexico (912 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:20 AM
Sunset🌅 05:42 PM
Day Length13h 21m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code39505
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1887-01-01

Gulfport – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport is a city situated in Mississippi, United States, within North America. It falls under Harrison County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gulfport 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 Mississippi

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Gulfport

The latitude and longitude of Gulfport pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 6 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gulfport on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Gulfport

Gulfport 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

💰 Currency Used in Gulfport

Payments and pricing in Gulfport 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. › Gulfport exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Gulfport

To ring a number in Gulfport 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 Gulfport and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Gulfport's Standing Within Mississippi

By recorded population, Gulfport ranks #2 of 277 cities in Mississippi. It lies about 238 km North-Northwest of Jackson, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Mississippi market. › Cities near Gulfport

📊 How This Gulfport Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Gulfport into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Gulfport to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Mississippi market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Gulfport. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Gulfport

👥 What is the population of Gulfport?

Gulfport has a recorded population of approximately 71,856 people. That places it #2 of 277 cities with population data in Mississippi. Browse more cities in Mississippi for comparison.

📐 How large is Gulfport in square kilometers?

Gulfport spans approximately 165.74 square kilometers (63.99 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Gulfport in?

Gulfport sits within Harrison County, is part of Mississippi in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Gulfport in?

Gulfport keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:20 AM and sets around 05:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Gulfport?

Businesses and shops in Gulfport price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Gulfport currency page.

📍 How far is Gulfport from the state capital?

Gulfport is about 238 km North-Northwest of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi. See cities near Gulfport for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Gulfport lands you closest to San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico, about 912 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gulfport sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.