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Current Date And Time In Barranca de Upía, Colombia

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:33:41 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 1,177
District: Barranca de Upía

✈️ Barranca de Upía, Meta Department, Colombia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Barranca de Upía, Meta 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 Barranca de Upía.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Colombia, which includes Barranca de Upía, 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 Barranca de Upía.

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 Barranca de Upía. 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 Barranca de Upía.

🚔
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 Barranca de Upía for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Barranca de Upía
Regional Airport • VVC
Vanguardia Airport
Villavicencio, CO
85
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Barranca de Upía's exact coordinates, or Villavicencio's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Barranca de Upía From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Barranca de Upía 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)4,020 km2,498 mi~ 5h 29m
Toronto (Canada)4,391 km2,729 mi~ 5h 55m
Los Angeles (United States)5,700 km3,542 mi~ 7h 27m
London (United Kingdom)8,428 km5,237 mi~ 10h 40m
Paris (France)8,554 km5,315 mi~ 10h 49m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,286 km7,634 mi~ 15h 12m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,524 km8,403 mi~ 16h 40m
Tokyo (Japan)14,396 km8,945 mi~ 17h 41m
Sydney (Australia)14,416 km8,958 mi~ 17h 43m
Singapore (Singapore)19,266 km11,971 mi~ 23h 25m

✈ 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 Barranca de Upía, 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 Barranca de Upía 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 Time10:33 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Barranca de Upía to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:33 PM on Saturday in Barranca de Upía. 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 Barranca de Upía 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 Barranca de Upía
New York (United States)Sat, 11:33 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:33 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:33 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 4:33 AM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 5:33 AM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 7:33 AM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 11:33 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:33 PM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:33 PM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:33 PM17h 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 Barranca de Upía — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Barranca de Upía 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 Barranca de Upía

Knowing which languages are used in Barranca de Upía 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 Barranca de Upía. 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
Villanueva (Casanare Department, Colombia)4 mi6 kmNE
⬆️
Sabanalarga (Casanare Department, Colombia)20 mi33 kmNNW
⬆️
Paratebueno (Cundinamarca, Colombia)22 mi35 kmSW
⬆️
Monterrey (Casanare Department, Colombia)22 mi35 kmNNE
⬆️
San Luis de Gaceno (Boyacá, Colombia)22 mi36 kmNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Barranca de Upía

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Barranca de Upía is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 1,972 km away. Straight-line distances from Barranca de Upía 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, Peru1,972 km1,226 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico2,460 km1,529 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,450 km2,765 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,293 km5,774 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,496 km7,143 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,936 km9,281 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,308 km9,512 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Barranca de Upía's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Barranca de Upía

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Barranca de Upía

Barranca de Upía 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 Barranca de Upía

The closest airport to Barranca de Upía is Vanguardia Airport (VVC), about 85 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 Barranca de Upía From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Barranca de Upía 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 Barranca de Upía gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Barranca de Upía

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

🔎 Explore More About Barranca de Upía

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Barranca de Upía

What side of the road do people drive on in Barranca de Upía?

Barranca de Upía, 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 Barranca de Upía use?

Barranca de Upía 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 Barranca de Upía?

In Barranca de Upía, 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 Barranca de Upía?

Vanguardia Airport (VVC) is the nearest airport to Barranca de Upía, about 85 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Barranca de Upía in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Barranca de Upía 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 Barranca de Upía?

Barranca de Upía shares the official and regional languages of Meta 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 Barranca de Upía?

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