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Laredo, Texas, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Laredo, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:33:10 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 256,153
District: Webb County

🌎 Laredo, Texas, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Laredo, 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 Laredo — 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

Laredo, Texas Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameLaredo
District / CountyWebb County
StateTexas
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population256,153
Area265.69 km² (102.58 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Texas#10 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 Meter126
In Feet413
GPS Coordinates
Latitude27.51
Longitude-99.51
Decimal Degrees (DD)27.506° N 99.508° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)27° 30' 23" N 99° 30' 27" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)27° 30.38' N 99° 30.45' W
Location Context
Distance to Texas Capital352 km North-Northeast of Austin
Nearest City in Another CountryNuevo Laredo, Mexico (3 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:06 AM
Sunset🌅 06:19 PM
Day Length13h 13m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code78045
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1755-01-01

Laredo – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Laredo, Texas

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

The latitude and longitude of Laredo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 126 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Laredo on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Laredo

Laredo 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 Laredo

Payments and pricing in Laredo 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. › Laredo exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Laredo

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

📊 Laredo's Standing Within Texas

By recorded population, Laredo ranks #10 of 1283 cities in Texas. It lies about 352 km North-Northeast of Austin, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Texas market. › Cities near Laredo

📊 How This Laredo Data Helps You

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

👥 What is the population of Laredo?

Laredo has a recorded population of approximately 256,153 people. That places it #10 of 1283 cities with population data in Texas. Browse more cities in Texas for comparison.

📐 How large is Laredo in square kilometers?

Laredo spans approximately 265.69 square kilometers (102.58 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Laredo in?

Laredo sits within Webb County, is part of Texas in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Laredo in?

Laredo keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:06 AM and sets around 06:19 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Laredo?

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

📍 How far is Laredo from the state capital?

Laredo is about 352 km North-Northeast of Austin, the capital of Texas. See cities near Laredo for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Laredo lands you closest to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, about 3 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Laredo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.