Current Date And Time In Laurel, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:49:25 PDT
State: Mississippi
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 18,837
District: Jones County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Laurel, 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 Laurel — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Laurel | |
| District / County | Jones County | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 18,837 | |
| Area | 42.83 km² (16.54 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Mississippi | #22 of 277 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 | 82 | |
| In Feet | 269 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.69 | |
| Longitude | -89.13 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.694° N 89.131° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 41' 39" N 89° 7' 50" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 41.64' N 89° 7.84' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Mississippi Capital | 120 km Northwest of Jackson | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico (931 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:18 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:44 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 39443 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1882-01-01 |
Laurel is a city situated in Mississippi, United States, within North America. It falls under Jones County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Laurel 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
The latitude and longitude of Laurel pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 82 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Laurel on the map
Laurel 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 Laurel 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. › Laurel exchange rates
To ring a number in Laurel 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 Laurel and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Laurel ranks #22 of 277 cities in Mississippi. It lies about 120 km 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 Laurel
Laurel has a recorded population of approximately 18,837 people. That places it #22 of 277 cities with population data in Mississippi. Browse more cities in Mississippi for comparison.
Laurel spans approximately 42.83 square kilometers (16.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Laurel sits within Jones County, is part of Mississippi in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Laurel keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:18 AM and sets around 05:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Laurel price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Laurel currency page.
Laurel is about 120 km Northwest of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi. See cities near Laurel for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Laurel lands you closest to San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico, about 931 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Laurel sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
