Facts

Population : 53,403

The recent Census count confirms that Biloxi remains the second largest city in Harrison County and is the third largest in the State of Mississippi.

Time Zone: Biloxi is in the central time zone. When it is noon in New York City; it is 11:00 AM in Biloxi.

Elevation: 22 feet

Location: Biloxi is 37 miles west of Mobile, Alabama and 90 miles east of New Orleans

Weather:

The mild climate of the Mississippi Gulf Coast has long attracted tourists and industry alike. Annual average temperature is 68°, ranging from a 30-year average of 52° in the coldest month to 82° in the hottest month. Annual average precipitation is 61 inches, ample rainfall for the many beautiful garden flowers.

Average Temperatures

Month

High

Low

January

61F

41F

February

65F

45F

March

69F

49F

April

77F

57F

May

84F

64F

June

89F

71F

July

91F

73F

August

90F

72F

September

86F

68F

October

79F

59F

November

69F

47F

December

63F

43F

When to Go

The weather is consistently warm from May to September

Winter is usually mild and short-lived (January and February), perfect for outdoor activities. Spring brings perfect weather. The blooming season is quite long, lasting more than seven months of the year, but spring is the most dramatic. Fall is mild and only a light sweater is needed in the evenings.

Precipitation is reasonably well-distributed and ample throughout the year .

Business Hours

Banks are usually open weekdays 9 to 3 and some Saturday mornings; the post office from 8 to 5 weekdays and often on Saturday mornings. Shops in urban and suburban areas, particularly in indoor and strip malls, typically open at 9 or 10 daily and stay open until anywhere from 6 to 10 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, and until 5 or 6 on Sundays.

Holidays

New Year's Day Jan. 1

Inauguration Day 3rd Mon. in Jan. every 4 years

Robert E. Lee’s birthday, 3rd Monday in January

Mardi Gras Day, Shrove Tuesday (varies)

Good Friday (varies)

Memorial Day last Mon. in May

June 1st Jefferson Davis’s birthday.

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.

Veterans Day Nov. 11

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve Dec. 31.

Customs & Duties

Arriving in the United States

Contact the U.S. Customs Service (inquiries, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20229, 202/354-1000

Electricity

The U.S. electrical standard is 110 volts/60 cycles AC. Visitors from other countries, traveling with dual-voltage appliances will not need a converter, but they will need a plug adapter. The standard U.S. electrical outlet takes a plug of two flat pins set parallel to one another.

Emergencies

Ambulance, Fire , Police (Phone: 911).

Mail

Every address in the United States belongs to a specific zip-code district, and each zip code has five digits. Some addresses include a second sequence of four numbers following the first five numbers, but although this speeds mail delivery for large organizations, it is not necessary to use it.

Money

ATMs

As with most of the US, credit and debit cards are accepted at the vast majority of shops, sit-down restaurants, and accommodations in and around Biloxi. Banks, as well as convenience stores, grocery stores, and hotel lobbies with ATMs are easy to find.

Tax:

Tipping

At restaurants, a 15% tip is standard for waiters; up to 20% may be expected at more expensive establishments.

Telephones

The country code for the United States is 1. The area code for Biloxi is 228.

All U.S. telephone numbers consist of 10 digits - the three-digit area code, followed by a seven-digit local number. If you're calling a number from another area-code region, dial "1" then all 10 digits. For calls within the same local calling area, just dial the seven-digit number.

Directory & Operator Information

For assistance from an operator, dial "0". To get a local or national telephone number, dial 411; in a few places it is necessary to dial 555-1212.

International Calls

International calls can be direct-dialed from most phones; dial 011, followed by the country code and then the local number (the front pages of many local telephone directories include a list of overseas country codes). To have an operator assist you, dial "0" and ask for the overseas operator.

Age Limits: You must be 21 years of age to enter a casino in Louisiana. You must be 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages in Louisiana.

Directions To The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport:

The Airport is on the Mississippi Gulf Coast midway between New Orleans, LA and Mobile, AL located in Gulfport, one mile South of l-10, exit 34A U.S. 49 South. Traveling south on U.S. 49, just follow the signs to the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.

Complete private, corporate and charter aviation services are available from U.S. Aviation Corporation by calling (601) 863-2570

Amtrak - Sunset Limited

1-800-872-7245

Train Stops:

Bay St. Louis - 303 South Railroad

Biloxi - 860 Esters Blvd

Gulfport - 1419 27th Avenue

Pascagoula - 505 Railroad Avenue

Visitors are always welcomed at many of the private and public marinas. Many have hook-ups and shower facilities.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast hugs the Gulf of Mexico and is approximately an hour’s drive from New Orleans, Louisiana to the west and Mobile, Alabama to the east. Simply take one of the region’s major interstates (I-55, I-65, or I-85) to I-10 and then I-110 or State Highway 49 to US Highway 90, which runs along the Gulf waters.

Coast Transit Authority's Beachcomber Line Trolleys and buses provide transportation seven days a week between Point Cadet and Biloxi US highway 90. Service is also available to Ocean Springs . Trolleys operate every 35-40 minutes from 9;00 a.m. till twenty minutes past midnight between Point Cadet and Courthouse Station in Gulfport, buses run every hour and 30 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m..

You may catch the trolley in front of your hotel for transportation to Restaurants, Casinos , Shopping, Attractions And Events By hailing the driver or by waiting at a designated bus stop bench. Buy a COASTour pass good for one day of unlimited travel, from the trolley operators at a minimal fee.

For exact schedule and route information , call (228) 896-8080 or (228) 875-8070