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Current Date And Time In Faaa, French Polynesia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
03:00:00 TAHT
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (TAHT)
Population: 29,851
District: Faaa

✈️ Faaa, Îles du Vent, French Polynesia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Faaa, Îles du Vent, 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 Faaa.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in French Polynesia, which includes Faaa, 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 Faaa.

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 Faaa. 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 Faaa.

🚔
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 Faaa for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Faaa
International Airport • PPT
Fa'a'ā International Airport
Papeete, PF
1
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Faaa From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Faaa 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)4,089 km2,541 mi~ 5h 34m
Sydney (Australia)6,115 km3,800 mi~ 7h 57m
Los Angeles (United States)6,630 km4,120 mi~ 8h 33m
Tokyo (Japan)9,501 km5,904 mi~ 11h 56m
Toronto (Canada)9,847 km6,119 mi~ 12h 20m
New York (United States)10,116 km6,286 mi~ 12h 39m
Singapore (Singapore)11,809 km7,338 mi~ 14h 39m
London (United Kingdom)15,385 km9,560 mi~ 18h 51m
Paris (France)15,716 km9,765 mi~ 19h 14m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)17,308 km10,755 mi~ 21h 07m

✈ 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 Faaa, 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 Faaa 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 Time3:00 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Faaa to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:00 AM on Sunday in Faaa. 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 Faaa 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 Faaa
New York (United States)Sun, 9:00 AM6h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:00 AM3h ahead
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:00 AM6h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:00 PM11h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 3:00 PM12h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:00 PM14h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:00 PM18h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:00 PM19h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:00 PM20h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:00 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 Faaa — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Faaa 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 104.92
XPF
€ 1 Euro
Fr 119.33
XPF
£ 1 British Pound
Fr 139.74
XPF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Fr 73.23
XPF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Fr 74.40
XPF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 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 Faaa. 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
Papeete (Îles du Vent, French Polynesia)3 mi5 kmNE
⬆️
Pirae (Îles du Vent, French Polynesia)4 mi6 kmENE
⬆️
Arue (Îles du Vent, French Polynesia)5 mi8 kmENE
⬆️
Punaauia (Îles du Vent, French Polynesia)5 mi8 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Mahina (Îles du Vent, French Polynesia)8 mi13 kmENE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Faaa

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Faaa is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 7,896 km away. Straight-line distances from Faaa 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), Mexico7,896 km4,906 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru8,222 km5,109 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,839 km6,735 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China11,623 km7,222 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,030 km9,339 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy16,819 km10,451 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan18,506 km11,499 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

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

✈️ Îles du Vent Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Îles du Vent, including major hub cities.
✈️ French Polynesia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for French Polynesia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
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🧭 Faaa's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Faaa

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Faaa

Faaa 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 Faaa

The closest airport to Faaa is Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), about 1 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 Faaa From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Faaa

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

🔎 Explore More About Faaa

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Faaa

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

Faaa, 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 Faaa use?

Faaa 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 Faaa?

In Faaa, 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 Faaa?

Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) is the nearest airport to Faaa, about 1 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Faaa 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 Faaa?

Faaa shares the official and regional languages of Îles du Vent 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 Faaa?

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