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Current Date And Time In Mataura, French Polynesia

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
05:23:50 TAHT
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (TAHT)
Population: 913
District: Tubuai

✈️ Mataura, Austral Islands, French Polynesia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Mataura, Austral Islands, French Polynesia 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 Mataura.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in French Polynesia, which includes Mataura, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for French Polynesia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers French Polynesia's time zone -10:00 to -09:00, country calling code +689 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .PF. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Mataura.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-10:00 to -09:00
📞 Country Calling Code+689
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.PF

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for French Polynesia — police 17, ambulance 15, fire brigade 18, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Mataura. 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 Mataura.

🚔
Police
17
🚑
Ambulance
15
🚒
Fire
18
📞
General
112

📊 French Polynesia At A Glance

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

👤
Life Expectancy
84.2
years
💰
GDP Per Capita
$22,440
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
11.7%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Mataura
Regional Airport • TUB
Tubuai Airport
4
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Mataura From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mataura 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
Auckland (New Zealand)3,725 km2,314 mi~ 5h 08m
Sydney (Australia)5,828 km3,621 mi~ 7h 36m
Los Angeles (United States)7,186 km4,465 mi~ 9h 12m
Tokyo (Japan)9,922 km6,166 mi~ 12h 25m
Toronto (Canada)10,310 km6,406 mi~ 12h 53m
New York (United States)10,543 km6,551 mi~ 13h 09m
Singapore (Singapore)11,769 km7,313 mi~ 14h 36m
London (United Kingdom)15,935 km9,901 mi~ 19h 30m
Paris (France)16,257 km10,102 mi~ 19h 53m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)17,501 km10,875 mi~ 21h 20m

✈ 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 Mataura, French Polynesia is set to Tahiti Time (TAHT) with a current offset of UTC -10:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Mataura requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneTahiti Time (TAHT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -10:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time5:23 AM on Tuesday, August 11, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Mataura to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:23 AM on Tuesday in Mataura. 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 Mataura 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 Mataura
New York (United States)Tue, 11:23 AM6h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 8:23 AM3h ahead
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 11:23 AM6h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Tue, 4:23 PM11h ahead
Paris (France)Tue, 5:23 PM12h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Tue, 7:23 PM14h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Tue, 11:23 PM18h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 12:23 AM19h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 1:23 AM20h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 3:23 AM22h 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 Mataura — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Mataura is the CFP franc (XPF), written as Fr. 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
Fr 103.37
XPF
€ 1 Euro
Fr 119.33
XPF
£ 1 British Pound
Fr 139.56
XPF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Fr 73.05
XPF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Fr 74.16
XPF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 11, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Mataura. 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
Avera (Austral Islands, French Polynesia)133 mi214 kmWNW
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Moerai (Austral Islands, French Polynesia)133 mi215 kmWNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Mataura

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Mataura is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 8,118 km away. Straight-line distances from Mataura 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, Peru8,118 km5,044 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico8,216 km5,105 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,533 km6,545 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,026 km7,473 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,245 km9,473 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy17,362 km10,788 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan19,098 km11,867 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

Mataura shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Austral Islands and French Polynesia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Austral Islands Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Austral Islands, including major hub cities.
✈️ French Polynesia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for French Polynesia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Mataura, French Polynesia runs at 230V / 60Hz using Type C/E 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 Mataura and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Mataura.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
States By Alphabets

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Mataura

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Mataura

Mataura keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of French Polynesia. 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 Mataura

The closest airport to Mataura is Tubuai Airport (TUB), 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 Mataura From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Mataura

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

🔎 Explore More About Mataura

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Mataura

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

Mataura, like the rest of French Polynesia, 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 Mataura use?

Mataura runs on 230V / 60Hz power through Type C/E 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 Mataura?

In Mataura, reach police on 17, ambulance on 15, fire brigade on 18, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Mataura?

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

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

Mataura runs on Tahiti Time (UTC -10:00 to -09:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Mataura?

Mataura shares the official and regional languages of Austral Islands and French Polynesia — 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 Mataura?

No — Mataura uses the CFP franc (XPF), symbol Fr. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Mataura currency page for live rates.