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Current Date And Time In San Rafael, Colombia

Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:39:41 COT
State: Antioquia
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 12,578
District: San Rafael

✈️ San Rafael, Antioquia, Colombia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to San Rafael, Antioquia, Colombia 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 Rafael.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Colombia, which includes San Rafael, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Colombia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Colombia's time zone -05:00, country calling code +57 (exit prefix 005, 007, 009) and country internet domain .CO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in San Rafael.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+57
☎️ International Exit Prefix005, 007, 009
🌐 Internet Domain.CO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Colombia — police 112, ambulance 125, fire brigade 119. Store these in your phone before you reach San Rafael. 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 Rafael.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
125
🚒
Fire
119

📊 Colombia At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.752
High
👤
Life Expectancy
77.9
years
📚
Literacy Rate
95.3%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$7,919
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
8.3%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to San Rafael
International Airport • MDE
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
Medellín, CO
46
km away
Nearest to Medellín (Capital)
Regional Airport • EOH
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Medellín, CO
4
km from Medellín

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

✈️ How Far Is San Rafael From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Rafael 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)3,829 km2,379 mi~ 5h 15m
Toronto (Canada)4,176 km2,595 mi~ 5h 40m
Los Angeles (United States)5,402 km3,357 mi~ 7h 06m
London (United Kingdom)8,417 km5,230 mi~ 10h 39m
Paris (France)8,559 km5,318 mi~ 10h 49m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,221 km7,594 mi~ 15h 08m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,604 km8,453 mi~ 16h 45m
Tokyo (Japan)14,108 km8,766 mi~ 17h 21m
Sydney (Australia)14,366 km8,927 mi~ 17h 39m
Singapore (Singapore)19,155 km11,903 mi~ 23h 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 Rafael, Colombia is set to Colombia Time (COT) with a current offset of UTC -05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in San Rafael requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneColombia Time (COT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time11:39 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From San Rafael to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:39 AM on Saturday in San Rafael. 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 Rafael 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 Rafael
New York (United States)Sat, 12:39 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:39 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:39 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:39 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 6:39 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:39 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:39 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:39 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:39 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:39 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 San Rafael — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in San Rafael is the Colombian peso (COP), 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
$ 3,201.02
COP
€ 1 Euro
$ 3,641.64
COP
£ 1 British Pound
$ 4,263.60
COP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 2,234.31
COP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 2,269.82
COP

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In San Rafael

Knowing which languages are used in San Rafael 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):
Spanish

🗣 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 Rafael. 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
San Carlos (Antioquia, Colombia)8 mi12 kmSSE
⬆️
Alejandría (Antioquia, Colombia)10 mi16 kmNW
⬆️
Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)10 mi17 kmWSW
⬆️
San Roque (Antioquia, Colombia)13 mi21 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Granada (Antioquia, Colombia)15 mi24 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From San Rafael

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to San Rafael is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 2,166 km away. Straight-line distances from San Rafael 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), Mexico2,166 km1,346 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,181 km1,355 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,747 km2,950 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,336 km5,801 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,582 km7,197 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,706 km9,138 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,299 km9,506 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 Rafael shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Antioquia and Colombia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Antioquia Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Antioquia, including major hub cities.
✈️ Colombia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Colombia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in San Rafael, Colombia runs at 110V / 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 San Rafael 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 Rafael.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage110 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 San Rafael's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for San Rafael

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to San Rafael. 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 Rafael — 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 Rafael

San Rafael keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Colombia. 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 Rafael

The closest airport to San Rafael is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE), about 46 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 Rafael From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond San Rafael

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

🔎 Explore More About San Rafael

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To San Rafael

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

San Rafael, like the rest of Colombia, 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 Rafael use?

San Rafael runs on 110V / 60Hz power through Type A/B 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 Rafael?

In San Rafael, reach police on 112, ambulance on 125, fire brigade on 119. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to San Rafael?

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) is the nearest airport to San Rafael, about 46 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

San Rafael runs on Colombia Time (UTC -05:00). 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 Rafael?

San Rafael shares the official and regional languages of Antioquia and Colombia — 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 Rafael?

No — San Rafael uses the Colombian peso (COP), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full San Rafael currency page for live rates.