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Current Date And Time In Guamal, Colombia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
22:21:41 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 13,857
District: Guamal

✈️ Guamal, Meta Department, Colombia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Guamal, 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 Guamal.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Colombia, which includes Guamal, 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 Guamal.

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 Guamal. 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 Guamal.

🚔
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 Guamal for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Guamal
Regional Airport • API
Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base
Apiay, CO
31
km away
Nearest to Villavicencio (Capital)
Regional Airport • VVC
Vanguardia Airport
Villavicencio, CO
4
km from Villavicencio

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

✈️ How Far Is Guamal From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Guamal 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)4,096 km2,545 mi~ 5h 34m
Toronto (Canada)4,457 km2,769 mi~ 6h
Los Angeles (United States)5,684 km3,532 mi~ 7h 26m
London (United Kingdom)8,543 km5,308 mi~ 10h 48m
Paris (France)8,670 km5,387 mi~ 10h 57m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,169 km7,562 mi~ 15h 04m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,640 km8,475 mi~ 16h 48m
Sydney (Australia)14,299 km8,885 mi~ 17h 34m
Tokyo (Japan)14,408 km8,952 mi~ 17h 42m
Singapore (Singapore)19,374 km12,039 mi~ 23h 33m

✈ 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 Guamal, 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 Guamal 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 Time10:21 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Guamal to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:21 PM on Sunday in Guamal. 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 Guamal 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 Guamal
New York (United States)Sun, 11:21 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 8:21 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 11:21 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 4:21 AM6h ahead
Paris (France)Mon, 5:21 AM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 7:21 AM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 11:21 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 12:21 PM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 1:21 PM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 3:21 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 Guamal — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Guamal 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
$ 3,191.35
COP
€ 1 Euro
$ 3,642.68
COP
£ 1 British Pound
$ 4,264.82
COP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 2,235.62
COP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 2,267.98
COP

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Guamal

Knowing which languages are used in Guamal 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 Guamal. 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
Castilla La Nueva (Meta Department, Colombia)6 mi10 kmSE
⬆️
Acacías (Meta Department, Colombia)7 mi12 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Cubarral (Meta Department, Colombia)8 mi13 kmSW
⬆️
El Dorado (Meta Department, Colombia)11 mi17 kmSSW
⬆️
San Martín (Meta Department, Colombia)14 mi22 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Guamal

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Guamal is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 1,900 km away. Straight-line distances from Guamal 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, Peru1,900 km1,181 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico2,461 km1,529 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,461 km2,772 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,410 km5,847 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,612 km7,215 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,996 km9,318 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,424 km9,584 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

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

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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🧭 Guamal's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Guamal

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Guamal

Guamal 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 Guamal

The closest airport to Guamal is Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API), about 31 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 Guamal From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Guamal

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

🔎 Explore More About Guamal

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Guamal

What side of the road do people drive on in Guamal?

Guamal, 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 Guamal use?

Guamal 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 Guamal?

In Guamal, 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 Guamal?

Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) is the nearest airport to Guamal, about 31 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Guamal 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 Guamal?

Guamal 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 Guamal?

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