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Current Date And Time In San Matías, Bolivia

Monday, 27 July 2026
05:49:09 BOT
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 6,352
District: Provincia Ángel Sandoval

✈️ San Matías, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to San Matías, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia 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 San Matías.

Why It Matters: Arriving in San Matías 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 San Matías — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Bolivia, which includes San Matías, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Bolivia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Bolivia's time zone -04:00, country calling code +591 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .BO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in San Matías.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+591
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.BO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Bolivia — police 110, ambulance 118, fire brigade 119, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach San Matías. 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 San Matías.

🚔
Police
110
🚑
Ambulance
118
🚒
Fire
119
📞
General
911

📊 Bolivia At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.692
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
68.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
96.7%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,421
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.0%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to San Matías for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to San Matías
Local Airport • TGQ
Tangará da Serra Airport
Tangará da Serra, BR
215
km away
Nearest Major Airport
International Airport • CGB
Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport
Cuiabá, BR
256
km away
Nearest to Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Capital)
Regional Airport • SRZ
El Trompillo Airport
Santa Cruz, BO
3
km from Santa Cruz de la Sierra

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — San Matías's exact coordinates, or Santa Cruz de la Sierra's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is San Matías From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Matías 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
New York (United States)6,548 km4,069 mi~ 8h 27m
Toronto (Canada)7,007 km4,354 mi~ 9h
Los Angeles (United States)8,453 km5,252 mi~ 10h 42m
Paris (France)9,393 km5,836 mi~ 11h 48m
London (United Kingdom)9,410 km5,847 mi~ 11h 49m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,892 km7,389 mi~ 14h 44m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,114 km8,149 mi~ 16h 11m
Sydney (Australia)13,609 km8,456 mi~ 16h 46m
Tokyo (Japan)17,221 km10,700 mi~ 21h 01m
Singapore (Singapore)17,451 km10,843 mi~ 21h 17m

✈ 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 San Matías, Bolivia is set to Bolivia Time (BOT) with a current offset of UTC -04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in San Matías requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneBolivia Time (BOT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time5:49 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From San Matías to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:49 AM on Monday in San Matías. 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 San Matías 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 San Matías
New York (United States)Mon, 5:49 AMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 2:49 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 5:49 AMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 10:49 AM5h ahead
Paris (France)Mon, 11:49 AM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 1:49 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 5:49 PM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 6:49 PM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 7:49 PM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 9:49 PM16h 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 San Matías — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in San Matías is the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), written as Bs.. 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
Bs. 11.09
BOB
€ 1 Euro
Bs. 12.64
BOB
£ 1 British Pound
Bs. 14.79
BOB
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Bs. 7.76
BOB
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Bs. 7.86
BOB

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In San Matías

Knowing which languages are used in San Matías 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):
CastellanAraonaAymaraBaureBésiroCanichanaCavineñaCayuvavaChakoboChimaneChiquitanoEse EjjaGuaraníGuarasuaweGuarayuItonamaLecoMachajuya-KallawayMachinerMaropaMojeño-IgnacianoMajeño-TrinitarioMoréMoseténMovimaPacawaraPuquinaQuechuaSirionóTacanaTapietéToromonaUru-ChipayaWeenhayekYaminawaYukiYuracaréZamuco

🗣 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 San Matías. 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
Porto Esperidião (Mato Grosso, Brazil)35 mi57 kmNorth (N)
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Glória d'Oeste (Mato Grosso, Brazil)41 mi66 kmNorth (N)
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Mirassol d'Oeste (Mato Grosso, Brazil)52 mi83 kmNNE
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Cáceres (Mato Grosso, Brazil)52 mi83 kmENE
⬆️
São José dos Quatro Marcos (Mato Grosso, Brazil)53 mi86 kmNNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From San Matías

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to San Matías is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 1,561 km away. Straight-line distances from San Matías to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru1,561 km970 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil1,750 km1,087 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico5,273 km3,277 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,716 km6,037 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,276 km7,006 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,384 km9,559 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China17,293 km10,745 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

San Matías shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Santa Cruz Department and Bolivia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Santa Cruz Department Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Santa Cruz Department, including major hub cities.
✈️ Bolivia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Bolivia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in San Matías, Bolivia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A/B/C 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 San Matías and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in San Matías.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
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🧭 San Matías's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for San Matías

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to San Matías. 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 San Matías — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in San Matías

San Matías keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Bolivia. 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 San Matías

The closest airport to San Matías is Tangará da Serra Airport (TGQ), about 215 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 San Matías From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving San Matías 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 San Matías gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond San Matías

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

🔎 Explore More About San Matías

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To San Matías

What side of the road do people drive on in San Matías?

San Matías, like the rest of Bolivia, drives on the Right. 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 San Matías use?

San Matías runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type A/B/C 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 San Matías?

In San Matías, reach police on 110, ambulance on 118, fire brigade on 119, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to San Matías?

Tangará da Serra Airport (TGQ) is the nearest airport to San Matías, about 215 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

San Matías runs on Bolivia Time (UTC -04:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in San Matías?

San Matías shares the official and regional languages of Santa Cruz Department and Bolivia — 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 San Matías?

No — San Matías uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), symbol Bs.. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full San Matías currency page for live rates.