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Current Date And Time In Tumatumari, Guyana

Sunday, 26 July 2026
01:17:45 GYT
Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (GYT)

✈️ Tumatumari, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Tumatumari, Potaro-Siparuni, 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 Tumatumari.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guyana, which includes Tumatumari, 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 Tumatumari.

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 Tumatumari. 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 Tumatumari.

🚔
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 Tumatumari for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Tumatumari
Regional Airport • KAI
Kaieteur Airport
Kaieteur Falls, GY
39
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Tumatumari From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tumatumari 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)4,211 km2,617 mi~ 5h 42m
Toronto (Canada)4,707 km2,924 mi~ 6h 17m
Los Angeles (United States)6,853 km4,259 mi~ 8h 49m
London (United Kingdom)7,450 km4,629 mi~ 9h 31m
Paris (France)7,513 km4,668 mi~ 9h 35m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,173 km7,564 mi~ 15h 04m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,524 km8,404 mi~ 16h 40m
Tokyo (Japan)15,058 km9,357 mi~ 18h 28m
Sydney (Australia)15,553 km9,664 mi~ 19h 03m
Singapore (Singapore)17,985 km11,176 mi~ 21h 55m

✈ 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 Tumatumari, 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 Tumatumari 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 Time1:17 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In Tumatumari — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Tumatumari 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
$ 238.09
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 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Tumatumari

Knowing which languages are used in Tumatumari 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 Tumatumari. 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
Mahdia (Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana)2 mi3 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Issano Terminus (Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Guyana)43 mi69 kmNNW
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Ituni (Upper Demerara-Berbice, Guyana)64 mi103 kmENE
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Linden (Upper Demerara-Berbice, Guyana)77 mi125 kmNE
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Uiramutã (Roraima, Brazil)84 mi135 kmWSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Tumatumari

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Tumatumari is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 2,527 km away. Straight-line distances from Tumatumari 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, Peru2,527 km1,570 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil3,583 km2,227 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico3,608 km2,242 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,102 km5,034 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,151 km6,308 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,171 km8,806 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,918 km9,270 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Tumatumari's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Tumatumari

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Tumatumari

Tumatumari 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 Tumatumari

The closest airport to Tumatumari is Kaieteur Airport (KAI), about 39 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 Tumatumari From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Tumatumari

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

🔎 Explore More About Tumatumari

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Tumatumari

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

Tumatumari, 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 Tumatumari use?

Tumatumari 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 Tumatumari?

In Tumatumari, 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 Tumatumari?

Kaieteur Airport (KAI) is the nearest airport to Tumatumari, about 39 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Tumatumari 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 Tumatumari?

Tumatumari shares the official and regional languages of Potaro-Siparuni 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 Tumatumari?

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