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Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe – Guadeloupe Flag

Current Date And Time In Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe

Friday, 14 August 2026
08:43:01 AST
State: Guadeloupe
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 11,472
District: Guadeloupe

✈️ Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe 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 Basse-Terre.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guadeloupe, which includes Basse-Terre, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Guadeloupe before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Guadeloupe's time zone -04:00, country calling code +590 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .GP. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Basse-Terre.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+590
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.GP

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Guadeloupe — police 17, ambulance 15, fire brigade 18, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Basse-Terre. 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 Basse-Terre.

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Police
17
🚑
Ambulance
15
🚒
Fire
18
📞
General
112

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Basse-Terre for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Basse-Terre
Local Airport • BBR
Basse-Terre Baillif Airport
Basse-Terre, GP
2
km away
Nearest Major Airport
International Airport • PTP
Maryse Condé International Airport
Pointe-à-Pitre, GP
37
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Basse-Terre From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Basse-Terre 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)2,992 km1,859 mi~ 4h 16m
Toronto (Canada)3,498 km2,174 mi~ 4h 52m
Los Angeles (United States)5,957 km3,702 mi~ 7h 46m
London (United Kingdom)6,670 km4,145 mi~ 8h 36m
Paris (France)6,789 km4,219 mi~ 8h 44m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,799 km7,332 mi~ 14h 38m
Tokyo (Japan)13,844 km8,602 mi~ 17h 02m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,027 km8,716 mi~ 17h 15m
Sydney (Australia)16,171 km10,048 mi~ 19h 46m
Singapore (Singapore)17,517 km10,885 mi~ 21h 21m

✈ 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 Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe 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 Basse-Terre 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 Time8:43 AM on Friday, August 14, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Basse-Terre to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:43 AM on Friday in Basse-Terre. 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 Basse-Terre 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 Basse-Terre
New York (United States)Fri, 8:43 AMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Fri, 5:43 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Fri, 8:43 AMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Fri, 1:43 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Fri, 2:43 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Fri, 4:43 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Fri, 8:43 PM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Fri, 9:43 PM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Fri, 10:43 PM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sat, 12:43 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 Basse-Terre — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Basse-Terre is the Euro (EUR), 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
€ 0.8647
EUR
£ 1 British Pound
€ 1.17
EUR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
€ 0.6123
EUR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
€ 0.6228
EUR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 14, 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 Basse-Terre. 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
Baillif (Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe)2 mi3 kmNNW
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Gourbeyre (Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe)3 mi4 kmEast (E)
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Saint-Claude (Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe)3 mi5 kmNE
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Vieux-Habitants (Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe)5 mi8 kmNNW
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Trois-Rivières (Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe)6 mi10 kmESE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Basse-Terre

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Basse-Terre is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 2,876 km away. Straight-line distances from Basse-Terre 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), Mexico2,876 km1,787 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,454 km2,146 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,777 km2,968 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,534 km4,681 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,781 km6,078 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,544 km8,416 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,744 km8,540 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

Basse-Terre shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Guadeloupe and Guadeloupe. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe runs at 230V / 50Hz 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 Basse-Terre and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Basse-Terre.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
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🧭 Basse-Terre's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Basse-Terre

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Basse-Terre

Basse-Terre keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Guadeloupe. 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 Basse-Terre

The closest airport to Basse-Terre is Basse-Terre Baillif Airport (BBR), about 2 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 Basse-Terre From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Basse-Terre 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 Basse-Terre gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Basse-Terre

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

🔎 Explore More About Basse-Terre

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Basse-Terre

What side of the road do people drive on in Basse-Terre?

Basse-Terre, like the rest of Guadeloupe, 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 Basse-Terre use?

Basse-Terre runs on 230V / 50Hz 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 Basse-Terre?

In Basse-Terre, 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 Basse-Terre?

Basse-Terre Baillif Airport (BBR) is the nearest airport to Basse-Terre, about 2 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Basse-Terre in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Basse-Terre 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 Basse-Terre?

Basse-Terre shares the official and regional languages of Guadeloupe and Guadeloupe — 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 Basse-Terre?

No — Basse-Terre uses the Euro (EUR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Basse-Terre currency page for live rates.