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Current Date And Time In Guaranda, Colombia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
06:49:56 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
District: Guaranda

✈️ Guaranda, Sucre Department, Colombia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Guaranda, Sucre 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 Guaranda.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Colombia, which includes Guaranda, 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 Guaranda.

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 Guaranda. 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 Guaranda.

🚔
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 Guaranda for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Guaranda
Regional Airport • ELB
Las Flores Airport
El Banco, CO
89
km away
Nearest to Sincelejo (Capital)
Regional Airport • CZU
Las Brujas Airport
Corozal, CO
12
km from Sincelejo

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

✈️ How Far Is Guaranda From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Guaranda 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)3,586 km2,228 mi~ 4h 58m
Toronto (Canada)3,941 km2,449 mi~ 5h 23m
Los Angeles (United States)5,288 km3,286 mi~ 6h 58m
London (United Kingdom)8,195 km5,092 mi~ 10h 23m
Paris (France)8,342 km5,183 mi~ 10h 34m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,409 km7,711 mi~ 15h 21m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,419 km8,338 mi~ 16h 32m
Tokyo (Japan)13,940 km8,662 mi~ 17h 09m
Sydney (Australia)14,559 km9,047 mi~ 17h 53m
Singapore (Singapore)18,908 km11,749 mi~ 23h

✈ 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 Guaranda, 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 Guaranda 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 Time6:49 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Guaranda to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:49 AM on Sunday in Guaranda. 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 Guaranda 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 Guaranda
New York (United States)Sun, 7:49 AM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 4:49 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 7:49 AM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 12:49 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 1:49 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 3:49 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 7:49 PM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 8:49 PM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 9:49 PM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 11:49 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 Guaranda — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Guaranda 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 Guaranda

Knowing which languages are used in Guaranda 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 Guaranda. 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
Achí (Bolívar, Colombia)7 mi12 kmNNW
⬆️
Majagual (Sucre Department, Colombia)8 mi13 kmNW
⬆️
Montecristo (Bolívar, Colombia)13 mi20 kmSSE
⬆️
Tiquisio (Bolívar, Colombia)20 mi32 kmENE
⬆️
San Jacinto del Cauca (Bolívar, Colombia)20 mi32 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Guaranda

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Guaranda is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 2,028 km away. Straight-line distances from Guaranda 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), Mexico2,028 km1,260 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,415 km1,501 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,881 km3,033 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,135 km5,676 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,404 km7,086 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,479 km8,997 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,072 km9,365 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Guaranda

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Guaranda

Guaranda 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 Guaranda

The closest airport to Guaranda is Las Flores Airport (ELB), about 89 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 Guaranda From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Guaranda

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

🔎 Explore More About Guaranda

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Guaranda

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

Guaranda, 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 Guaranda use?

Guaranda 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 Guaranda?

In Guaranda, 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 Guaranda?

Las Flores Airport (ELB) is the nearest airport to Guaranda, about 89 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Guaranda 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 Guaranda?

Guaranda shares the official and regional languages of Sucre 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 Guaranda?

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