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San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte Province, Dominican Republic – Dominican Republic Flag

Current Date And Time In San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic

Sunday, 26 July 2026
09:57:33 AST
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 124,763
District: San Francisco de Macorís

✈️ San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte Province, Dominican Republic - Travel Information


Plan your trip to San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte Province, Dominican Republic 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 San Francisco de Macorís.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Dominican Republic, which includes San Francisco de Macorís, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Dominican Republic before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Dominican Republic's time zone -04:00, country calling code +1-809 and 1-829 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .DO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in San Francisco de Macorís.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+1-809 and 1-829
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.DO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Dominican Republic — police 911, ambulance 911, fire brigade 911, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach San Francisco de Macorís. 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 San Francisco de Macorís.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
911
📞
General
911

📊 Dominican Republic At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.767
High
👤
Life Expectancy
73.9
years
📚
Literacy Rate
94.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$10,876
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
5.1%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to San Francisco de Macorís for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to San Francisco de Macorís
International Airport • STI
Cibao International Airport
Santiago, DO
39
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is San Francisco de Macorís From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Francisco de Macorís 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)2,408 km1,496 mi~ 3h 35m
Toronto (Canada)2,839 km1,764 mi~ 4h 05m
Los Angeles (United States)4,992 km3,102 mi~ 6h 37m
London (United Kingdom)6,974 km4,334 mi~ 8h 57m
Paris (France)7,144 km4,439 mi~ 9h 09m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,323 km7,657 mi~ 15h 15m
Tokyo (Japan)13,139 km8,164 mi~ 16h 12m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,470 km8,370 mi~ 16h 36m
Sydney (Australia)15,621 km9,706 mi~ 19h 08m
Singapore (Singapore)17,630 km10,955 mi~ 21h 29m

✈ 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 San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic 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 San Francisco de Macorís 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 Time9:57 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From San Francisco de Macorís to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:57 AM on Sunday in San Francisco de Macorís. 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 San Francisco de Macorís 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 San Francisco de Macorís
New York (United States)Sun, 9:57 AMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:57 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:57 AMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:57 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 3:57 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:57 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:57 PM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:57 PM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:57 PM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:57 AM16h 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 San Francisco de Macorís — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in San Francisco de Macorís is the Dominican peso (DOP), 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
$ 58.25
DOP
€ 1 Euro
$ 66.26
DOP
£ 1 British Pound
$ 77.59
DOP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 40.66
DOP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 41.31
DOP

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In San Francisco de Macorís

Knowing which languages are used in San Francisco de Macorís 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 San Francisco de Macorís. 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
La Peña (Duarte Province, Dominican Republic)5 mi9 kmESE
⬆️
Las Guáranas (Duarte Province, Dominican Republic)8 mi12 kmSSE
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Cenoví (Duarte Province, Dominican Republic)8 mi13 kmWSW
⬆️
Tenares (Hermanas Mirabal, Dominican Republic)8 mi14 kmNW
⬆️
Villa Tapia (Hermanas Mirabal, Dominican Republic)11 mi18 kmWest (W)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From San Francisco de Macorís

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to San Francisco de Macorís is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,919 km away. Straight-line distances from San Francisco de Macorís 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), Mexico1,919 km1,192 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,618 km2,248 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,539 km3,442 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,004 km4,973 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,349 km6,431 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,350 km8,296 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,821 km8,588 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

San Francisco de Macorís shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Duarte Province and Dominican Republic. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Duarte Province Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Duarte Province, including major hub cities.
✈️ Dominican Republic Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Dominican Republic.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic runs at 120V / 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 San Francisco de Macorís and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in San Francisco de Macorís.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage120 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 San Francisco de Macorís's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for San Francisco de Macorís

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in San Francisco de Macorís

San Francisco de Macorís keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Dominican Republic. 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 San Francisco de Macorís

The closest airport to San Francisco de Macorís is Cibao International Airport (STI), about 39 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 San Francisco de Macorís From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving San Francisco de Macorís 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 San Francisco de Macorís gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond San Francisco de Macorís

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

🔎 Explore More About San Francisco de Macorís

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To San Francisco de Macorís

What side of the road do people drive on in San Francisco de Macorís?

San Francisco de Macorís, like the rest of Dominican Republic, 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 San Francisco de Macorís use?

San Francisco de Macorís runs on 120V / 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 San Francisco de Macorís?

In San Francisco de Macorís, reach police on 911, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 911, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to San Francisco de Macorís?

Cibao International Airport (STI) is the nearest airport to San Francisco de Macorís, about 39 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is San Francisco de Macorís in, and does it observe daylight saving?

San Francisco de Macorís 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 San Francisco de Macorís?

San Francisco de Macorís shares the official and regional languages of Duarte Province and Dominican Republic — 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 San Francisco de Macorís?

No — San Francisco de Macorís uses the Dominican peso (DOP), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full San Francisco de Macorís currency page for live rates.