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Bay City, Texas, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Bay City, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:14:48 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 17,598
District: Matagorda County

🌎 Bay City, Texas, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


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.

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

Bay City, Texas Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBay City
District / CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population17,598
Area23.06 km² (8.90 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Texas#164 of 1283 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 Meter16
In Feet52
GPS Coordinates
Latitude28.98
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 Capital223 km Northwest of Austin
Nearest City in Another CountrySan 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 Length13h 16m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code77404
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago

Bay City – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Bay City, Texas

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Bay City

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

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Bay City

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

💰 Currency Used in Bay City

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

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Bay City

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

📊 Bay City's Standing Within Texas

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

📊 How This Bay City Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Bay City 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 Bay City to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Texas market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Bay City

👥 What is the population of 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.

📐 How large is Bay City in square kilometers?

Bay City spans approximately 23.06 square kilometers (8.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Bay City in?

Bay City sits within Matagorda County, is part of Texas in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Bay City in?

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.

💰 What currency is used in Bay City?

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.

📍 How far is Bay City from the state capital?

Bay City is about 223 km Northwest of Austin, the capital of Texas. See cities near Bay City for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

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.