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Current Date And Time In Wurrumiyanga, Australia

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
02:20:31 AEST
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 1,567
District: Tiwi Islands

✈️ Wurrumiyanga, Northern Territory, Australia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Wurrumiyanga, Northern Territory, Australia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Wurrumiyanga.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Wurrumiyanga with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Wurrumiyanga — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Australia, which includes Wurrumiyanga, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Australia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Australia's time zone +08:00 to +10:30, country calling code +61 (exit prefix 0011) and country internet domain .AU. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Wurrumiyanga.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+08:00 to +10:30
📞 Country Calling Code+61
☎️ International Exit Prefix0011
🌐 Internet Domain.AU

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Australia — police 000, ambulance 000, fire brigade 000, general emergency 000. Store these in your phone before you reach Wurrumiyanga. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Wurrumiyanga.

🚔
Police
000
🚑
Ambulance
000
🚒
Fire
000
📞
General
000

📊 Australia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Australia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.951
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
83.1
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$64,604
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
4.1%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Australia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Wurrumiyanga for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Wurrumiyanga
Regional Airport • BRT
Bathurst Island Airport
Wurrumiyanga, AU
1
km away
Nearest to Darwin (Capital)
International Airport • DRW
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
Darwin, AU
7
km from Darwin

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Wurrumiyanga's exact coordinates, or Darwin's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Wurrumiyanga From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wurrumiyanga to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Sydney (Australia)3,225 km2,004 mi~ 4h 33m
Singapore (Singapore)3,301 km2,051 mi~ 4h 38m
Auckland (New Zealand)5,205 km3,234 mi~ 6h 52m
Tokyo (Japan)5,359 km3,330 mi~ 7h 03m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)9,131 km5,674 mi~ 11h 30m
Los Angeles (United States)12,675 km7,876 mi~ 15h 40m
Paris (France)13,737 km8,536 mi~ 16h 55m
London (United Kingdom)13,774 km8,559 mi~ 16h 57m
Toronto (Canada)15,450 km9,600 mi~ 18h 56m
New York (United States)15,996 km9,939 mi~ 19h 34m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Wurrumiyanga, Australia is set to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) with a current offset of UTC +10:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Wurrumiyanga requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneAustralian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +10:00
📅 DST Observing StatusInactive (Standard Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from October 04 (02:00) to April 04 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time2:20 AM on Wednesday, August 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Wurrumiyanga to Major World Cities

It is currently 1:50 AM on Wednesday in Wurrumiyanga. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Wurrumiyanga right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Wurrumiyanga
New York (United States)Tue, 12:20 PM13h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 9:20 AM16h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 12:20 PM13h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Tue, 5:20 PM8h 30m behind
Paris (France)Tue, 6:20 PM7h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Tue, 8:20 PM5h 30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 12:20 AM1h 30m behind
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 1:20 AM30m behind
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 2:20 AM30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 4:20 AM2h 30m ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Wurrumiyanga — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Wurrumiyanga is the Australian dollar (AUD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 1.40
AUD
€ 1 Euro
$ 1.63
AUD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.91
AUD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 1.01
AUD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Wurrumiyanga

Knowing which languages are used in Wurrumiyanga helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Wurrumiyanga. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Tiwi (Northern Territory, Australia)45 mi72 kmSSE
⬆️
Lyons (Northern Territory, Australia)45 mi72 kmSSE
⬆️
Muirhead (Northern Territory, Australia)45 mi73 kmSSE
⬆️
Brinkin (Northern Territory, Australia)45 mi73 kmSSE
⬆️
Nakara (Northern Territory, Australia)45 mi73 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Wurrumiyanga

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Wurrumiyanga is the Great Wall of China (China), about 5,988 km away. Straight-line distances from Wurrumiyanga to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China5,988 km3,721 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,133 km4,432 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,156 km6,932 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy13,195 km8,199 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,726 km9,772 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil16,097 km10,002 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,245 km10,094 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Wurrumiyanga shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Northern Territory and Australia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Northern Territory Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Northern Territory, including major hub cities.
✈️ Australia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Australia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Wurrumiyanga, Australia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type I socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Wurrumiyanga and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Wurrumiyanga.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
IType I: Two or three flat angled pins
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🧭 Wurrumiyanga's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Wurrumiyanga

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Wurrumiyanga. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Wurrumiyanga — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Wurrumiyanga

Wurrumiyanga keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Australia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Wurrumiyanga

The closest airport to Wurrumiyanga is Bathurst Island Airport (BRT), about 1 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Wurrumiyanga From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Wurrumiyanga needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Wurrumiyanga gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Wurrumiyanga

Wurrumiyanga rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Wurrumiyanga — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Wurrumiyanga

ℹ️ Wurrumiyanga OverviewSee the full profile of Wurrumiyanga — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Wurrumiyanga MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Wurrumiyanga for distance and direction.
💰 Wurrumiyanga CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Wurrumiyanga

What side of the road do people drive on in Wurrumiyanga?

Wurrumiyanga, like the rest of Australia, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Wurrumiyanga use?

Wurrumiyanga runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type I sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Wurrumiyanga?

In Wurrumiyanga, reach police on 000, ambulance on 000, fire brigade on 000, a general emergency line on 000. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Wurrumiyanga?

Bathurst Island Airport (BRT) is the nearest airport to Wurrumiyanga, about 1 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Wurrumiyanga in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Wurrumiyanga runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +08:00 to +10:30). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Wurrumiyanga?

Wurrumiyanga shares the official and regional languages of Northern Territory and Australia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Wurrumiyanga?

No — Wurrumiyanga uses the Australian dollar (AUD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Wurrumiyanga currency page for live rates.