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Current Date And Time In Roseau, Dominica

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:34:56 AST
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 16,571

✈️ Roseau, Saint George Parish, Dominica - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Roseau, Saint George Parish, Dominica 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 Roseau.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Dominica, which includes Roseau, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Dominica before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Dominica's time zone -04:00, country calling code +1-767 (exit prefix 011) and country internet domain .DM. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Roseau.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+1-767
☎️ International Exit Prefix011
🌐 Internet Domain.DM

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Dominica — police 999, ambulance 999, fire brigade 999, general emergency 999. Store these in your phone before you reach Roseau. 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 Roseau.

🚔
Police
999
🚑
Ambulance
999
🚒
Fire
999
📞
General
999

📊 Dominica At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Dominica — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.740
High
👤
Life Expectancy
71.3
years
💰
GDP Per Capita
$10,405
USD / year

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Dominica development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Roseau for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Roseau
Regional Airport • DCF
Canefield Airport
Canefield, DM
4
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Roseau's exact coordinates.

✈️ How Far Is Roseau From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Roseau 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)3,077 km1,912 mi~ 4h 22m
Toronto (Canada)3,584 km2,227 mi~ 4h 58m
Los Angeles (United States)6,029 km3,746 mi~ 7h 51m
London (United Kingdom)6,707 km4,167 mi~ 8h 38m
Paris (France)6,821 km4,239 mi~ 8h 47m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,810 km7,339 mi~ 14h 39m
Tokyo (Japan)13,929 km8,655 mi~ 17h 08m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,014 km8,708 mi~ 17h 14m
Sydney (Australia)16,153 km10,037 mi~ 19h 45m
Singapore (Singapore)17,550 km10,905 mi~ 21h 24m

✈ 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 Roseau, Dominica is set to Atlantic Standard Time (AST) with a current offset of UTC -04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Roseau requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneAtlantic Standard Time (AST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time9:34 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Roseau to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:34 PM on Saturday in Roseau. 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 Roseau 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 Roseau
New York (United States)Sat, 9:34 PMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 6:34 PM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 9:34 PMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:34 AM5h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 3:34 AM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:34 AM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:34 AM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:34 AM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:34 AM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 1:34 PM16h 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 Roseau — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Roseau is the East Caribbean dollar (XCD), 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
$ 2.70
XCD
€ 1 Euro
$ 3.07
XCD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 3.60
XCD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 1.89
XCD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 1.92
XCD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Roseau

Knowing which languages are used in Roseau 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):
English

🗣 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 Roseau. 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
Castle Comfort (Saint George Parish, Dominica)2 mi3 kmSE
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Pointe Michel (Saint Luke Parish, Dominica)3 mi5 kmSSE
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Massacre (Saint Paul Parish, Dominica)3 mi5 kmNorth (N)
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Mahaut (Saint Paul Parish, Dominica)4 mi7 kmNorth (N)
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Soufrière (Saint Mark Parish, Dominica)5 mi8 kmSSE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Roseau

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Roseau is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 2,932 km away. Straight-line distances from Roseau 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), Mexico2,932 km1,822 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,395 km2,109 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,691 km2,915 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,555 km4,694 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,790 km6,083 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,576 km8,436 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,820 km8,587 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

Roseau shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Saint George Parish and Dominica. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Saint George Parish Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Saint George Parish, including major hub cities.
✈️ Dominica Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Dominica.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Roseau, Dominica runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type G 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 Roseau and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Roseau.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
States By Alphabets

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Roseau

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Roseau

Roseau keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Dominica. 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 Roseau

The closest airport to Roseau is Canefield Airport (DCF), about 4 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 Roseau From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Roseau

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

🔎 Explore More About Roseau

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Roseau

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

Roseau, like the rest of Dominica, drives on the Left. 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 Roseau use?

Roseau runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type G 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 Roseau?

In Roseau, reach police on 999, ambulance on 999, fire brigade on 999, a general emergency line on 999. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Roseau?

Canefield Airport (DCF) is the nearest airport to Roseau, about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Roseau runs on Atlantic Standard Time (UTC -04:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Roseau?

Roseau shares the official and regional languages of Saint George Parish and Dominica — 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 Roseau?

No — Roseau uses the East Caribbean dollar (XCD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Roseau currency page for live rates.