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Current Date And Time In Socabaya, Peru

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:33:04 PET
State: Arequipa
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
District: Provincia de Arequipa

🌎 Socabaya, Arequipa, Peru – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Socabaya, a city in Arequipa, Peru in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Socabaya — 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

Socabaya, Arequipa Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSocabaya
District / CountyProvincia de Arequipa
StateArequipa
CountryPeru
ContinentSouth America
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Currency
NamePeruvian Sol
Code ISO-4217PEN
SymbolS/.
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+51
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.pe
Elevation
In Meter2,329
In Feet7,641
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-16.47
Longitude-71.53
Decimal Degrees (DD)16.47° S 71.528° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)16° 28' 13" S 71° 31' 39" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)16° 28.22' S 71° 31.65' W
Location Context
Distance to Arequipa Capital8 km North of Arequipa
Nearest City in Another CountryGeneral Lagos, Chile (240 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:04 AM
Sunset🌅 05:37 PM
Day Length11h 33m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code04011
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Lima

Socabaya – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Socabaya, Arequipa

Socabaya is a city situated in Arequipa, Peru, within South America. It falls under Provincia de Arequipa, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Socabaya as a Sub-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 Arequipa

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Socabaya

The latitude and longitude of Socabaya pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,329 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Socabaya on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Socabaya

Socabaya runs on UTC -05:00. 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 Socabaya

Payments and pricing in Socabaya run on Peruvian Sol (PEN), shown with the symbol S/.. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Socabaya exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Socabaya

To ring a number in Socabaya from outside Peru, dial +51 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Socabaya and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Socabaya's Standing Within Arequipa

It lies about 8 km North of Arequipa, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Arequipa market. › Cities near Socabaya

📊 How This Socabaya Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Socabaya 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 Socabaya to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Arequipa market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Socabaya. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Socabaya

🏛 Which state and district is Socabaya in?

Socabaya sits within Provincia de Arequipa, is part of Arequipa in Peru. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Socabaya in?

Socabaya keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:04 AM and sets around 05:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Socabaya?

Businesses and shops in Socabaya price in Peruvian sol (PEN), written with the symbol S/.. Check live rates on our Socabaya currency page.

📍 How far is Socabaya from the state capital?

Socabaya is about 8 km North of Arequipa, the capital of Arequipa. See cities near Socabaya for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Socabaya lands you closest to General Lagos, Chile, about 240 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Socabaya sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.