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Current Date And Time In Upernavik, Greenland

Saturday, 25 July 2026
17:48:11 WGST
State: Avannaata
Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (WGST)
Population: 1,129

✈️ Upernavik, Avannaata, Greenland - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Upernavik, Avannaata, Greenland 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 Upernavik.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Greenland, which includes Upernavik, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Greenland before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Greenland's time zone -04:00 to +00:00, country calling code +299 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .GL. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Upernavik.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-04:00 to +00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+299
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.GL

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Greenland — police 112, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Upernavik. 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 Upernavik.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112
📞
General
112

📊 Greenland At A Glance

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

👤
Life Expectancy
70.3
years
💰
GDP Per Capita
$58,499
USD / year

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Upernavik
Local Airport • JUV
Upernavik Airport
Upernavik, GL
1
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • JEG
Aasiaat Airport
Aasiaat, GL
468
km away
Nearest to Ilulissat (Capital)
Regional Airport • JAV
Ilulissat Airport
Ilulissat, GL
3
km from Ilulissat

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

✈️ How Far Is Upernavik From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Upernavik 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
Toronto (Canada)3,460 km2,150 mi~ 4h 49m
London (United Kingdom)3,528 km2,192 mi~ 4h 54m
New York (United States)3,694 km2,295 mi~ 5h 06m
Paris (France)3,870 km2,405 mi~ 5h 18m
Los Angeles (United States)5,503 km3,419 mi~ 7h 13m
Tokyo (Japan)7,894 km4,905 mi~ 10h 02m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)8,006 km4,975 mi~ 10h 10m
Singapore (Singapore)11,653 km7,241 mi~ 14h 28m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,148 km9,413 mi~ 18h 34m
Sydney (Australia)15,416 km9,579 mi~ 18h 53m

✈ 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 Upernavik, Greenland is set to Western Greenland Summer Time (WGST) with a current offset of UTC -02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Upernavik requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWestern Greenland Summer Time (WGST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 28 (22:00) to October 24 (23:00).
🕒 Current Local Time5:48 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Upernavik to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:48 PM on Saturday in Upernavik. 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 Upernavik 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 Upernavik
New York (United States)Sat, 3:48 PM3h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:48 PM6h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:48 PM3h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:48 PM2h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 9:48 PM3h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:48 PM5h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:48 AM9h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:48 AM10h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:48 AM11h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:48 AM13h 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 Upernavik — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Upernavik is the Danish krone (DKK), written as kr. 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
kr 6.57
DKK
€ 1 Euro
kr 7.48
DKK
£ 1 British Pound
kr 8.76
DKK
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
kr 4.59
DKK
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
kr 4.66
DKK

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 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 Upernavik. 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
Uummannaq (Avannaata, Greenland)170 mi273 kmSSE
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Diskofjord (Qeqertalik, Greenland)233 mi375 kmSSE
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Qeqertarsuaq (Qeqertalik, Greenland)251 mi404 kmSSE
⬆️
Aasiaat (Qeqertalik, Greenland)291 mi469 kmSSE
⬆️
Kitsissuarsuit (Avannaata, Greenland)291 mi469 kmSSE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Upernavik

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Upernavik is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,905 km away. Straight-line distances from Upernavik to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,905 km3,048 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,135 km3,812 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,852 km4,258 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,420 km4,610 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India8,380 km5,207 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru9,632 km5,985 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,690 km6,642 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

Upernavik shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Avannaata and Greenland. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Avannaata Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Avannaata, including major hub cities.
✈️ Greenland Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Greenland.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
KType K: Two round pins + flat-sided grounding pin
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🧭 Upernavik's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Upernavik

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Upernavik

Upernavik keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Greenland. 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 Upernavik

The closest airport to Upernavik is Upernavik Airport (JUV), 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 Upernavik From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Upernavik

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

🔎 Explore More About Upernavik

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Upernavik

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

Upernavik, like the rest of Greenland, 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 Upernavik use?

Upernavik runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F/K 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 Upernavik?

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

What is the closest airport to Upernavik?

Upernavik Airport (JUV) is the nearest airport to Upernavik, about 1 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Upernavik runs on Western Greenland Summer Time (UTC -04:00 to +00:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Upernavik?

Upernavik shares the official and regional languages of Avannaata and Greenland — 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 Upernavik?

No — Upernavik uses the Danish krone (DKK), symbol kr. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Upernavik currency page for live rates.