
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bay City, a city in Texas, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bay City — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bay City | |
| District / County | Matagorda County | |
| State | Texas | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 17,598 | |
| Area | 23.06 km² (8.90 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Texas | #164 of 1283 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 | 16 | |
| In Feet | 52 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 28.98 | |
| Longitude | -95.97 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 28.983° N 95.969° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 58' 58" N 95° 58' 10" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 58.97' N 95° 58.16' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Texas Capital | 223 km Northwest of Austin | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico (250 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 16m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 77404 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago |
Bay City is a city situated in Texas, United States, within North America. It falls under Matagorda County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bay City 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 Texas
The latitude and longitude of Bay City pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 16 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bay City on the map
Bay City 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 Bay City 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. › Bay City exchange rates
To ring a number in Bay City 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 Bay City and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bay City ranks #164 of 1283 cities in Texas. It lies about 223 km Northwest of Austin, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Texas market. › Cities near Bay City
Bay City has a recorded population of approximately 17,598 people. That places it #164 of 1283 cities with population data in Texas. Browse more cities in Texas for comparison.
Bay City spans approximately 23.06 square kilometers (8.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bay City sits within Matagorda County, is part of Texas in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Bay City keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:50 AM and sets around 06:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bay City price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Bay City currency page.
Bay City is about 223 km Northwest of Austin, the capital of Texas. See cities near Bay City for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bay City lands you closest to San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico, about 250 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bay City sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.