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Current Date And Time In San Felipe, Colombia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
08:45:21 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 982
District: San Felipe

✈️ San Felipe, Guainía Department, Colombia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to San Felipe, Guainía Department, 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 Felipe.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Colombia, which includes San Felipe, 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 Felipe.

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 Felipe. 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 Felipe.

🚔
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 Felipe for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to San Felipe
Regional Airport • SJL
São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport
São Gabriel da Cachoeira, BR
230
km away
Nearest to Inírida (Capital)
Regional Airport • PDA
Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport
Puerto Inírida, CO
2
km from Inírida

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

✈️ How Far Is San Felipe From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Felipe 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)4,370 km2,716 mi~ 5h 53m
Toronto (Canada)4,798 km2,981 mi~ 6h 24m
Los Angeles (United States)6,389 km3,970 mi~ 8h 16m
London (United Kingdom)8,267 km5,137 mi~ 10h 29m
Paris (France)8,356 km5,192 mi~ 10h 35m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,612 km7,837 mi~ 15h 35m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,121 km8,153 mi~ 16h 11m
Sydney (Australia)14,686 km9,125 mi~ 18h 02m
Tokyo (Japan)14,999 km9,320 mi~ 18h 24m
Singapore (Singapore)18,939 km11,768 mi~ 23h 02m

✈ 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 Felipe, 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 Felipe 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 Time8:45 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From San Felipe to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:45 AM on Sunday in San Felipe. 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 Felipe 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 Felipe
New York (United States)Sun, 9:45 AM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:45 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:45 AM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:45 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 3:45 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:45 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:45 PM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:45 PM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:45 PM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:45 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 Felipe — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in San Felipe 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
$ 3,640.84
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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In San Felipe

Knowing which languages are used in San Felipe 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 Felipe. 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 de Río Negro (Amazonas, Venezuela)1 mi1 kmNE
⬆️
Maroa (Amazonas, Venezuela)65 mi105 kmNNW
⬆️
La Esmeralda (Amazonas, Venezuela)137 mi220 kmNE
⬆️
São Gabriel da Cachoeira (Amazonas, Brazil)140 mi226 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Inírida (Guainía Department, Colombia)147 mi237 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From San Felipe

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to San Felipe is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 1,782 km away. Straight-line distances from San Felipe 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, Peru1,782 km1,107 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico3,129 km1,945 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil3,785 km2,352 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,003 km5,594 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,096 km6,895 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,074 km9,367 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,304 km9,510 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 Felipe shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Guainía Department and Colombia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in San Felipe, 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 Felipe 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 Felipe.

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 Felipe's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for San Felipe

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

San Felipe 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 Felipe

The closest airport to San Felipe is São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL), about 230 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 Felipe From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond San Felipe

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

🔎 Explore More About San Felipe

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To San Felipe

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

San Felipe, 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 Felipe use?

San Felipe 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 Felipe?

In San Felipe, 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 Felipe?

São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) is the nearest airport to San Felipe, about 230 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

San Felipe 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 Felipe?

San Felipe shares the official and regional languages of Guainía Department 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 Felipe?

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