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George Town, Cayman Islands – Cayman Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In George Town, Cayman Islands

Saturday, 15 August 2026
17:26:24 EST
National Capital: George Town
Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)

✈️ George Town, Cayman Islands - Travel Information


Plan your trip to George Town, Cayman Islands 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 George Town.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Cayman Islands, which includes George Town, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Cayman Islands before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Cayman Islands's time zone -05:00, country calling code +1-345 (exit prefix 011) and country internet domain .KY. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in George Town.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+1-345
☎️ International Exit Prefix011
🌐 Internet Domain.KY

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Cayman Islands — police 911, ambulance 911, fire brigade 911, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach George Town. 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 George Town.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
911
📞
General
911

📊 Cayman Islands At A Glance

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

👤
Life Expectancy
80.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
98.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$99,144
USD / year

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to George Town for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to George Town
International Airport • GCM
Owen Roberts International Airport
George Town, KY
3
km away

📍 "Nearest to George Town" is measured from the state's approximate geographic center, not any specific city — for the exact airport nearest a particular town, check that city's own page.

✈️ How Far Is George Town From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from George Town 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)2,483 km1,543 mi~ 3h 40m
Toronto (Canada)2,715 km1,687 mi~ 3h 57m
Los Angeles (United States)3,985 km2,476 mi~ 5h 26m
London (United Kingdom)7,743 km4,811 mi~ 9h 52m
Paris (France)7,955 km4,943 mi~ 10h 07m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,484 km7,757 mi~ 15h 26m
Tokyo (Japan)12,530 km7,786 mi~ 15h 29m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,199 km8,202 mi~ 16h 17m
Sydney (Australia)14,602 km9,073 mi~ 17h 56m
Singapore (Singapore)17,650 km10,967 mi~ 21h 31m

✈ 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. Distances use George Town's approximate geographic centre.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for George Town, Cayman Islands is set to Eastern Standard Time (EST) with a current offset of UTC -05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in George Town requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern Standard Time (EST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time5:26 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From George Town to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:26 PM on Saturday in George Town. 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 George Town 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 George Town
New York (United States)Sat, 6:26 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 3:26 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 6:26 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 11:26 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 12:26 AM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 2:26 AM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 6:26 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 7:26 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 8:26 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 10:26 AM17h 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 George Town — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in George Town is the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), 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
$ 0.8324
KYD
€ 1 Euro
$ 0.9630
KYD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.13
KYD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 0.5892
KYD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 0.5998
KYD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 16, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗺️ Adjacent States Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for neighbor states and regions closest to George Town. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan interstate routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Neighbor RegionDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
West Bay (Cayman Islands)6 mi10 kmNorth (N)
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Bodden Town (Cayman Islands)8 mi13 kmEast (E)
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Sister Island (Cayman Islands)8 mi13 kmEast (E)
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North Side (Cayman Islands)12 mi19 kmENE
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East End (Cayman Islands)18 mi29 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From George Town

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to George Town is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 767 km away. Straight-line distances from George Town to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico767 km476 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,737 km2,322 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,264 km3,892 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,899 km5,529 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,295 km7,019 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,141 km8,166 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,392 km8,943 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.

🏙️ Major Travel Hubs & Cities

The top 5 largest municipalities and urban transit hubs in George Town by population. Listed with precise coordinates and population parameters. Direct links point to city directories containing localized map, geographic coordinates and neighborhood reference datasets.

City / Transit HubTotal PopulationLatitudeLongitude
George Town29,37019.2866° N-81.3744° E

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in George Town, Cayman Islands runs at 120V / 60Hz using Type A/B 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 George Town and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in George Town.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage120 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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✈️ Complete Travel Intelligence Guide for George Town, Cayman Islands

⚡ Electrical Infrastructure Compatibility

Before plugging in personal devices or shipping electronics to George Town, confirm the local voltage and power plug standard on our Cayman Islands travel standards guide. Using the wrong voltage can instantly destroy your hardware, leading to costly and time-consuming replacements. Always carry a reliable multi-region adapter and a compatible voltage converter if your gear doesn't match local specs. Aligning your equipment with the power supply in George Town protects your assets from damage and keeps your projects moving.

🚨 Regional Emergency Contact Procedures

Keep the local police, ambulance and fire brigade contact numbers for Cayman Islands saved in your phone before your arrival in George Town from our Cayman Islands emergency directory. Emergency services need the correct local line to provide help without delay, as using the wrong number wastes precious time. Business travelers, expats and on-ground field staff should ensure their team has these vital emergency details accessible on the George Town profile overview to support safety protocols and incident management.

🚗 Road Safety, Driving Laws & Vehicle Protocols

Road traffic in George Town operates under Cayman Islands's national road rules, including designated driving sides, speed restrictions and local sign systems. Arriving from a region with opposite traffic patterns requires immediate adjustment. If you are hiring a vehicle, overseeing commercial fleets or coordinating last-mile logistics in George Town, you must review local driving laws to ensure your team remains compliant and safe, reducing accident risks by planning routing across neighboring regions of George Town.

✈️ Getting to and Around George Town

Reaching George Town and moving within it requires knowing the local transport links — road access, rail connections and nearby airports all affect arrival time, freight schedules and last-mile delivery windows. Explore the George Town interactive map for precise geographical boundaries and routing. Planning transit routes through George Town's major cities in advance helps avoid delays and keeps commercial shipments and personal travel on schedule.

📞 Staying Connected in George Town

Reliable communication in George Town starts with knowing the correct dialing format and checking local SIM card availability. The country calling code +1-345 is required for all inbound calls — read the Cayman Islands calling code guide. Data roaming rates vary by carrier — checking local telecom options on the main Cayman Islands directory before arrival ensures remote staff stay reachable for real-time coordination.

💼 Running Business Operations in George Town

Setting up operations in George Town means aligning your systems with the region's official time zone configurations, international dialing format and internet domain extensions like .Cayman Islands's official TLD. Supply chain platforms, dispatch tools, CRM software and communication systems all rely on correct regional settings. Configuring these before deploying teams or launching a regional hub in George Town prevents scheduling errors, routing failures and miscommunication.

📋 How to Use This Travel Intelligence Page

⚡ Before You Travel:Find the plug type and voltage for George Town on our Cayman Islands travel standards directory — order the right adapter before you leave. Store emergency numbers on your phone now. If you plan to drive, hire a car or run a vehicle fleet in George Town, check road traffic direction in advance.
📊 Market Research Use:Use George Town's time zone, calling code and currency and exchange rates page to assess regional market fit, support location intelligence and back strategic decisions on commerce and regional expansion on the state profile overview.
🌍 Operational Planning:Operations teams use the country calling code, time zone and internet domain details from this page to configure VoIP systems, scheduling tools and delivery platforms for reliable cross-border performance in George Town.

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🗺 George Town MapView the George Town satellite map with precise GPS coordinates for location intelligence.
🏙️ Cities in George TownExplore cities and towns in George Town for demographic facts and market research.
💰 Currency of George TownCheck the official currency and exchange rates in George Town for business planning.