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Rio Grande City, Texas, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Rio Grande City, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:49:25 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 14,404
District: Starr County

🌎 Rio Grande City, Texas, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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

Rio Grande City, Texas Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRio Grande City
District / CountyStarr County
StateTexas
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population14,404
Area29.40 km² (11.35 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Texas#201 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 Meter53
In Feet174
GPS Coordinates
Latitude26.38
Longitude-98.82
Decimal Degrees (DD)26.38° N 98.82° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)26° 22' 47" N 98° 49' 13" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)26° 22.79' N 98° 49.22' W
Location Context
Distance to Texas Capital445 km North-Northeast of Austin
Nearest City in Another CountryCiudad Camargo, Mexico (7 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:05 AM
Sunset🌅 06:14 PM
Day Length13h 9m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code78582
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1848-01-01

Rio Grande City – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Rio Grande City, Texas

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

The latitude and longitude of Rio Grande City pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 53 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rio Grande City on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Rio Grande City

Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande City

Payments and pricing in Rio Grande 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. › Rio Grande City exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Rio Grande City

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

📊 Rio Grande City's Standing Within Texas

By recorded population, Rio Grande City ranks #201 of 1283 cities in Texas. It lies about 445 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 Rio Grande City

📊 How This Rio Grande City Data Helps You

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

👥 What is the population of Rio Grande City?

Rio Grande City has a recorded population of approximately 14,404 people. That places it #201 of 1283 cities with population data in Texas. Browse more cities in Texas for comparison.

📐 How large is Rio Grande City in square kilometers?

Rio Grande City spans approximately 29.40 square kilometers (11.35 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Rio Grande City in?

Rio Grande City sits within Starr County, is part of Texas in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Rio Grande City in?

Rio Grande City keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:05 AM and sets around 06:14 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Rio Grande City?

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

📍 How far is Rio Grande City from the state capital?

Rio Grande City is about 445 km North-Northeast of Austin, the capital of Texas. See cities near Rio Grande City for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Rio Grande City lands you closest to Ciudad Camargo, Mexico, about 7 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rio Grande City sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.