Current Date And Time In Meridian, United States
Saturday, 01 August 2026
02:15:42 PDT
State: Mississippi
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 39,661
District: Lauderdale County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Meridian, 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 Meridian — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Meridian | |
| District / County | Lauderdale County | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 39,661 | |
| Area | 139.19 km² (53.74 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Mississippi | #7 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 | 105 | |
| In Feet | 345 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 32.36 | |
| Longitude | -88.7 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.364° N 88.704° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 21' 52" N 88° 42' 13" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 21.86' N 88° 42.22' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Mississippi Capital | 139 km West of Jackson | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico (989 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:08 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:53 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 39305 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1854-01-01 |
Meridian is a city situated in Mississippi, United States, within North America. It falls under Lauderdale County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Meridian 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 Mississippi
The latitude and longitude of Meridian pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 105 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Meridian on the map
Meridian 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 Meridian 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. › Meridian exchange rates
To ring a number in Meridian 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 Meridian and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Meridian ranks #7 of 277 cities in Mississippi. It lies about 139 km West of Jackson, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Mississippi market. › Cities near Meridian
Meridian has a recorded population of approximately 39,661 people. That places it #7 of 277 cities with population data in Mississippi. Browse more cities in Mississippi for comparison.
Meridian spans approximately 139.19 square kilometers (53.74 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Meridian sits within Lauderdale County, is part of Mississippi in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Meridian keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:08 AM and sets around 05:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Meridian price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Meridian currency page.
Meridian is about 139 km West of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi. See cities near Meridian for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Meridian lands you closest to San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico, about 989 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Meridian sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
