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Port Arthur, Texas, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Port Arthur, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
16:23:27 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 55,340
District: Jefferson County

🌎 Port Arthur, Texas, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur — 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

Port Arthur, Texas Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePort Arthur
District / CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population55,340
Area373.41 km² (144.17 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Texas#66 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 Meter2
In Feet7
GPS Coordinates
Latitude29.89
Longitude-93.94
Decimal Degrees (DD)29.885° N 93.942° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)29° 53' 7" N 93° 56' 32" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)29° 53.11' N 93° 56.54' W
Location Context
Distance to Texas Capital368 km West of Austin
Nearest City in Another CountrySan Antonio Buenavista, Mexico (443 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:41 AM
Sunset🌅 05:59 PM
Day Length13h 17m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code77643
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago

Port Arthur – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Port Arthur, Texas

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Port Arthur

The latitude and longitude of Port Arthur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Port Arthur on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Port Arthur

Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur

Payments and pricing in Port Arthur 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. › Port Arthur exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Port Arthur

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

📊 Port Arthur's Standing Within Texas

By recorded population, Port Arthur ranks #66 of 1283 cities in Texas. It lies about 368 km West of Austin, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Texas market. › Cities near Port Arthur

📊 How This Port Arthur Data Helps You

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

👥 What is the population of Port Arthur?

Port Arthur has a recorded population of approximately 55,340 people. That places it #66 of 1283 cities with population data in Texas. Browse more cities in Texas for comparison.

📐 How large is Port Arthur in square kilometers?

Port Arthur spans approximately 373.41 square kilometers (144.17 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Port Arthur in?

Port Arthur sits within Jefferson County, is part of Texas in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Port Arthur in?

Port Arthur keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:41 AM and sets around 05:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Port Arthur?

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

📍 How far is Port Arthur from the state capital?

Port Arthur is about 368 km West of Austin, the capital of Texas. See cities near Port Arthur for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Port Arthur lands you closest to San Antonio Buenavista, Mexico, about 443 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Port Arthur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.