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Current Date And Time In Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic

Sunday, 26 July 2026
08:28:27 AST
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 21,802
District: Las Matas de Farfán

✈️ Las Matas de Farfán, San Juan Province, Dominican Republic - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Las Matas de Farfán, San Juan 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 Las Matas de Farfán.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Dominican Republic, which includes Las Matas de Farfán, 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 Las Matas de Farfán.

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 Las Matas de Farfán. 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 Las Matas de Farfán.

🚔
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 Las Matas de Farfán for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Las Matas de Farfán
Regional Airport • BRX
Maria Montez International Airport
Barahona, DO
81
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Las Matas de Farfán's exact coordinates, or San Juan de la Maguana's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Las Matas de Farfán From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Las Matas de Farfán 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)2,440 km1,516 mi~ 3h 37m
Toronto (Canada)2,852 km1,772 mi~ 4h 06m
Los Angeles (United States)4,900 km3,045 mi~ 6h 31m
London (United Kingdom)7,097 km4,410 mi~ 9h 06m
Paris (France)7,270 km4,517 mi~ 9h 18m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,456 km7,740 mi~ 15h 24m
Tokyo (Japan)13,118 km8,151 mi~ 16h 11m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,333 km8,285 mi~ 16h 26m
Sydney (Australia)15,483 km9,620 mi~ 18h 58m
Singapore (Singapore)17,709 km11,004 mi~ 21h 35m

✈ 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 Las Matas de Farfán, 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 Las Matas de Farfán 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 Time8:28 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Las Matas de Farfán to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:28 AM on Sunday in Las Matas de Farfán. 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 Las Matas de Farfán 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 Las Matas de Farfán
New York (United States)Sun, 8:28 AMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 5:28 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 8:28 AMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 1:28 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 2:28 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 4:28 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 8:28 PM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 9:28 PM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 10:28 PM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 12:28 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 Las Matas de Farfán — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Las Matas de Farfán 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 Las Matas de Farfán

Knowing which languages are used in Las Matas de Farfán 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 Las Matas de Farfán. 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
Matayaya (San Juan Province, Dominican Republic)5 mi8 kmWNW
⬆️
Pedro Corto (San Juan Province, Dominican Republic)7 mi11 kmESE
⬆️
El Llano (Elías Piña, Dominican Republic)9 mi14 kmWSW
⬆️
Cercado Abajo (San Juan Province, Dominican Republic)10 mi16 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Comendador (Elías Piña, Dominican Republic)12 mi20 kmWest (W)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Las Matas de Farfán

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Las Matas de Farfán is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,795 km away. Straight-line distances from Las Matas de Farfán 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), Mexico1,795 km1,115 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,564 km2,215 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,575 km3,464 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,136 km5,056 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,485 km6,515 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,383 km8,316 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,934 km8,658 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Las Matas de Farfán's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Las Matas de Farfán

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Las Matas de Farfán

Las Matas de Farfán 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 Las Matas de Farfán

The closest airport to Las Matas de Farfán is Maria Montez International Airport (BRX), about 81 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 Las Matas de Farfán From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Las Matas de Farfán 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 Las Matas de Farfán gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Las Matas de Farfán

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

🔎 Explore More About Las Matas de Farfán

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Las Matas de Farfán

What side of the road do people drive on in Las Matas de Farfán?

Las Matas de Farfán, 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 Las Matas de Farfán use?

Las Matas de Farfán 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 Las Matas de Farfán?

In Las Matas de Farfán, 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 Las Matas de Farfán?

Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) is the nearest airport to Las Matas de Farfán, about 81 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Las Matas de Farfán in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Las Matas de Farfán 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 Las Matas de Farfán?

Las Matas de Farfán shares the official and regional languages of San Juan 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 Las Matas de Farfán?

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