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Caió, Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau – Guinea-Bissau Flag

Current Date And Time In Caió, Guinea-Bissau

Sunday, 26 July 2026
16:02:23 GMT
State: Cacheu
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,398
District: Caio Sector

✈️ Caió, Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Caió, Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau 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 Caió.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guinea-Bissau, which includes Caió, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Guinea-Bissau before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Guinea-Bissau's time zone +00:00, country calling code +245 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .GW. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Caió.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+245
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.GW

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Guinea-Bissau — police 117, ambulance 119, fire brigade 118, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Caió. 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 Caió.

🚔
Police
117
🚑
Ambulance
119
🚒
Fire
118
📞
General
112

📊 Guinea-Bissau At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.483
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
64.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
63.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,008
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.7%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Guinea-Bissau development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Caió
International Airport • OXB
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
Bissau, GW
60
km away
Nearest to Cacheu (Capital)
Regional Airport • ZIG
Ziguinchor Airport
Ziguinchor, SN
34
km from Cacheu

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

✈️ How Far Is Caió From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Caió 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
Paris (France)4,449 km2,764 mi~ 5h 59m
London (United Kingdom)4,634 km2,879 mi~ 6h 12m
New York (United States)6,449 km4,007 mi~ 8h 20m
Toronto (Canada)6,947 km4,317 mi~ 8h 55m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,598 km4,721 mi~ 9h 41m
Los Angeles (United States)10,348 km6,430 mi~ 12h 55m
Singapore (Singapore)13,230 km8,221 mi~ 16h 19m
Tokyo (Japan)14,145 km8,789 mi~ 17h 23m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,035 km10,585 mi~ 20h 47m
Sydney (Australia)17,262 km10,726 mi~ 21h 03m

✈ 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 Caió, Guinea-Bissau is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) with a current offset of UTC +00:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Caió requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneGreenwich Mean Time (GMT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +00:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time4:02 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Caió to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:02 PM on Sunday in Caió. 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 Caió 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 Caió
New York (United States)Sun, 12:02 PM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 9:02 AM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 12:02 PM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 5:02 PM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 6:02 PM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 8:02 PM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 12:02 AM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 1:02 AM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 2:02 AM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 4:02 AM12h 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 Caió — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Caió is the West African CFA franc (XOF), 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 576.72
XOF
€ 1 Euro
Fr 655.96
XOF
£ 1 British Pound
Fr 768.16
XOF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Fr 402.55
XOF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Fr 408.95
XOF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Caió

Knowing which languages are used in Caió 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):
Portuguese

🗣 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 Caió. 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
Canchungo (Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau)15 mi24 kmNE
⬆️
Quinhámel (Biombo, Guinea-Bissau)24 mi38 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Cacheu (Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau)24 mi39 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Prábis (Biombo, Guinea-Bissau)33 mi52 kmESE
⬆️
São Domingos (Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau)33 mi53 kmNorth (N)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Caió

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Caió is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,339 km away. Straight-line distances from Caió to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,339 km2,696 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,867 km3,024 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,679 km3,528 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru6,811 km4,232 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,727 km4,802 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,817 km6,100 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,403 km7,707 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

Caió shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Cacheu and Guinea-Bissau. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Cacheu Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Cacheu, including major hub cities.
✈️ Guinea-Bissau Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Guinea-Bissau.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Caió

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Caió

Caió keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Guinea-Bissau. 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 Caió

The closest airport to Caió is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), about 60 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 Caió From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Caió

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

🔎 Explore More About Caió

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Caió

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

Caió, like the rest of Guinea-Bissau, 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 Caió use?

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

In Caió, reach police on 117, ambulance on 119, fire brigade on 118, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Caió?

Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) is the nearest airport to Caió, about 60 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Caió runs on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +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 Caió?

Caió shares the official and regional languages of Cacheu and Guinea-Bissau — 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 Caió?

No — Caió uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), symbol Fr. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Caió currency page for live rates.