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Kampong Birau, Tutong, Brunei – Brunei Flag

Current Date And Time In Kampong Birau, Brunei

Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:13:17 BNT
State: Tutong
Currency: Brunei Dollar (BND)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (BNT)
Population: 918

✈️ Kampong Birau, Tutong, Brunei - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Kampong Birau, Tutong, Brunei 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 Kampong Birau.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brunei, which includes Kampong Birau, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Brunei before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Brunei's time zone +08:00, country calling code +673 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .BN. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Kampong Birau.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+08:00
📞 Country Calling Code+673
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.BN

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Brunei — police 993, ambulance 991, fire brigade 995. Store these in your phone before you reach Kampong Birau. 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 Kampong Birau.

🚔
Police
993
🚑
Ambulance
991
🚒
Fire
995

📊 Brunei At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.829
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
75.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
96.1%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$33,153
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
5.3%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Kampong Birau for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Kampong Birau
International Airport • BWN
Brunei International Airport
Bandar Seri Begawan, BN
26
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Kampong Birau From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kampong Birau 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
Singapore (Singapore)1,272 km791 mi~ 2h 15m
Tokyo (Japan)4,278 km2,658 mi~ 5h 47m
Sydney (Australia)5,755 km3,576 mi~ 7h 31m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,721 km4,176 mi~ 8h 39m
Auckland (New Zealand)7,739 km4,809 mi~ 9h 51m
Paris (France)11,207 km6,963 mi~ 13h 56m
London (United Kingdom)11,263 km6,998 mi~ 14h
Los Angeles (United States)12,983 km8,067 mi~ 16h 01m
Toronto (Canada)14,446 km8,976 mi~ 17h 45m
New York (United States)14,878 km9,245 mi~ 18h 15m

✈ 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 Kampong Birau, Brunei is set to Brunei Darussalam Time (BNT) with a current offset of UTC +08:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Kampong Birau requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneBrunei Darussalam Time (BNT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +08:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time6:13 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Kampong Birau to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:13 PM on Sunday in Kampong Birau. 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 Kampong Birau 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 Kampong Birau
New York (United States)Sun, 6:13 AM12h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 3:13 AM15h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 6:13 AM12h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 11:13 AM7h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 12:13 PM6h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 2:13 PM4h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 6:13 PMSame time
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 7:13 PM1h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 8:13 PM2h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 10:13 PM4h 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 Kampong Birau — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Kampong Birau is the Brunei dollar (BND), 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
$ 1.29
BND
€ 1 Euro
$ 1.47
BND
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.72
BND
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 0.9013
BND
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 0.9156
BND

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Kampong Birau

Knowing which languages are used in Kampong Birau 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):
MalayEnglish

🗣 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 Kampong Birau. 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
Kampong Kebia (Tutong, Brunei)1 mi2 kmSW
⬆️
Kampung Sungai Kelugos (Brunei-Muara District, Brunei)2 mi3 kmNNE
⬆️
Kampong Pangkalan Mau (Tutong, Brunei)2 mi3 kmSSW
⬆️
Kampung Batang Mitus (Brunei-Muara District, Brunei)2 mi3 kmSSE
⬆️
Kiudang (Tutong, Brunei)3 mi4 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Kampong Birau

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Kampong Birau is the Great Wall of China (China), about 3,958 km away. Straight-line distances from Kampong Birau 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), China3,958 km2,459 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,617 km2,869 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,714 km5,415 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,658 km6,622 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,207 km10,071 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil16,904 km10,504 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,786 km11,673 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

Kampong Birau shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Tutong and Brunei. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Tutong Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Tutong, including major hub cities.
✈️ Brunei Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Brunei.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Kampong Birau, Brunei runs at 240V / 50Hz using Type G 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 Kampong Birau and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Kampong Birau.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage240 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Kampong Birau's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Kampong Birau

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Kampong Birau

Kampong Birau keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Brunei. 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 Kampong Birau

The closest airport to Kampong Birau is Brunei International Airport (BWN), about 26 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 Kampong Birau From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Kampong Birau 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 Kampong Birau gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Kampong Birau

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

🔎 Explore More About Kampong Birau

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Kampong Birau

What side of the road do people drive on in Kampong Birau?

Kampong Birau, like the rest of Brunei, 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 Kampong Birau use?

Kampong Birau runs on 240V / 50Hz power through Type G 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 Kampong Birau?

In Kampong Birau, reach police on 993, ambulance on 991, fire brigade on 995. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Kampong Birau?

Brunei International Airport (BWN) is the nearest airport to Kampong Birau, about 26 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Kampong Birau runs on Brunei Darussalam Time (UTC +08:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Kampong Birau?

Kampong Birau shares the official and regional languages of Tutong and Brunei — 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 Kampong Birau?

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