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Current Date And Time In Punta de Piedras, Colombia

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:55:08 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
District: Zapayán

✈️ Punta de Piedras, Magdalena Department, Colombia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Punta de Piedras, Magdalena 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 Punta de Piedras.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Colombia, which includes Punta de Piedras, 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 Punta de Piedras.

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 Punta de Piedras. 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 Punta de Piedras.

🚔
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 Punta de Piedras for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Punta de Piedras
International Airport • BAQ
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
Barranquilla, CO
80
km away
Nearest to Santa Marta (Capital)
Regional Airport • SMR
Simón Bolívar International Airport
Santa Marta, CO
14
km from Santa Marta

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Punta de Piedras's exact coordinates, or Santa Marta's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Punta de Piedras From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Punta de Piedras 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)3,397 km2,111 mi~ 4h 45m
Toronto (Canada)3,750 km2,330 mi~ 5h 10m
Los Angeles (United States)5,155 km3,203 mi~ 6h 49m
London (United Kingdom)8,060 km5,008 mi~ 10h 14m
Paris (France)8,214 km5,104 mi~ 10h 25m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,505 km7,770 mi~ 15h 28m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,322 km8,278 mi~ 16h 25m
Tokyo (Japan)13,772 km8,557 mi~ 16h 57m
Sydney (Australia)14,658 km9,108 mi~ 18h
Singapore (Singapore)18,724 km11,634 mi~ 22h 47m

✈ 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 Punta de Piedras, 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 Punta de Piedras 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 Time6:55 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Punta de Piedras to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:55 PM on Saturday in Punta de Piedras. 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 Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras
New York (United States)Sat, 7:55 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 4:55 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 7:55 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 12:55 AM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 1:55 AM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 3:55 AM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 7:55 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 8:55 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 9:55 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 11:55 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 Punta de Piedras — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras

Knowing which languages are used in Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras. 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
Piedra de Moler (Magdalena Department, Colombia)5 mi8 kmSouth (S)
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Algarrobo (Magdalena Department, Colombia)10 mi16 kmEast (E)
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Concordia (Magdalena Department, Colombia)10 mi16 kmNW
⬆️
Chivolo (Magdalena Department, Colombia)12 mi19 kmSSE
⬆️
Pedraza (Magdalena Department, Colombia)14 mi22 kmWest (W)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Punta de Piedras

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Punta de Piedras is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,888 km away. Straight-line distances from Punta de Piedras 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), Mexico1,888 km1,173 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,605 km1,619 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,033 km3,127 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,025 km5,608 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,314 km7,030 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,289 km8,879 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,929 km9,276 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

Punta de Piedras shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Magdalena Department and Colombia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Punta de Piedras, 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 Punta de Piedras and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Punta de Piedras.

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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🧭 Punta de Piedras's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Punta de Piedras

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Punta de Piedras

Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras

The closest airport to Punta de Piedras is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), about 80 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 Punta de Piedras From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Punta de Piedras

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

🔎 Explore More About Punta de Piedras

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Punta de Piedras

What side of the road do people drive on in Punta de Piedras?

Punta de Piedras, 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 Punta de Piedras use?

Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras?

In Punta de Piedras, 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 Punta de Piedras?

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is the nearest airport to Punta de Piedras, about 80 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Punta de Piedras in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras?

Punta de Piedras shares the official and regional languages of Magdalena 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 Punta de Piedras?

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