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Current Date And Time In Mahaica, Guyana

Sunday, 26 July 2026
06:57:45 GYT
Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (GYT)

✈️ Mahaica, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Mahaica, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana 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 Mahaica.

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

Quick Links: Overview | Map | Currency | Nearby Cities | Demerara-Mahaica Travel | Guyana Travel

🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guyana, which includes Mahaica, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Guyana before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Guyana's time zone -04:00, country calling code +592 (exit prefix 001) and country internet domain .GY. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Mahaica.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+592
☎️ International Exit Prefix001
🌐 Internet Domain.GY

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Guyana — police 911, ambulance 913, fire brigade 912. Store these in your phone before you reach Mahaica. 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 Mahaica.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
913
🚒
Fire
912

📊 Guyana At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.714
High
👤
Life Expectancy
70.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
85.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$29,675
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
11.0%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Mahaica
Regional Airport • OGL
Eugene F. Correia International Airport
Ogle, GY
25
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Mahaica From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mahaica 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)4,107 km2,552 mi~ 5h 35m
Toronto (Canada)4,613 km2,866 mi~ 6h 11m
Los Angeles (United States)6,871 km4,270 mi~ 8h 50m
London (United Kingdom)7,241 km4,500 mi~ 9h 16m
Paris (France)7,304 km4,538 mi~ 9h 21m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,977 km7,442 mi~ 14h 50m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,731 km8,532 mi~ 16h 54m
Tokyo (Japan)14,959 km9,295 mi~ 18h 21m
Sydney (Australia)15,762 km9,794 mi~ 19h 18m
Singapore (Singapore)17,800 km11,060 mi~ 21h 41m

✈ 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 Mahaica, Guyana is set to Guyana Time (GYT) with a current offset of UTC -04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Mahaica requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneGuyana Time (GYT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time6:57 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In Mahaica — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Mahaica is the Guyanese dollar (GYD), 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
$ 209.28
GYD
€ 1 Euro
$ 238.03
GYD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 278.75
GYD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 146.08
GYD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 148.40
GYD

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Mahaica

Knowing which languages are used in Mahaica 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):
English
National language(s):
Guyanese Creole

🗣 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 Mahaica. 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
Mahaica Village (Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana)1 mi1 kmSSW
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Helena Number One (Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana)1 mi2 kmSSW
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Paradise (Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana)8 mi12 kmNW
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Mahaicony (Mahaica-Berbice, Guyana)11 mi18 kmSE
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Mahaicony Village (Mahaica-Berbice, Guyana)11 mi18 kmSE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Mahaica

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Mahaica is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 2,735 km away. Straight-line distances from Mahaica 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, Peru2,735 km1,700 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico3,648 km2,267 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil3,664 km2,276 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,894 km4,905 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,953 km6,185 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,965 km8,677 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,747 km9,163 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

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

✈️ Demerara-Mahaica Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Demerara-Mahaica, including major hub cities.
✈️ Guyana Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Guyana.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Mahaica, Guyana runs at 110 V / 220V / 50 Hz / 60Hz using Type A/B 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 Mahaica and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Mahaica.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage110 V / 220 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Mahaica's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Mahaica

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Mahaica

Mahaica keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Guyana. 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 Mahaica

The closest airport to Mahaica is Eugene F. Correia International Airport (OGL), about 25 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 Mahaica From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Mahaica

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

🔎 Explore More About Mahaica

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Mahaica

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

Mahaica, like the rest of Guyana, drives on the Left. 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 Mahaica use?

Mahaica runs on 110 V / 220V / 50 Hz / 60Hz power through Type A/B 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 Mahaica?

In Mahaica, reach police on 911, ambulance on 913, fire brigade on 912. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Mahaica?

Eugene F. Correia International Airport (OGL) is the nearest airport to Mahaica, about 25 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Mahaica runs on Guyana 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 Mahaica?

Mahaica shares the official and regional languages of Demerara-Mahaica and Guyana — 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 Mahaica?

No — Mahaica uses the Guyanese dollar (GYD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Mahaica currency page for live rates.