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Current Date And Time In Lethem, Guyana

Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:07:15 GYT
Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (GYT)
Population: 716

✈️ Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, 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 Lethem.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guyana, which includes Lethem, 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 Lethem.

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 Lethem. 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 Lethem.

🚔
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 Lethem for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Lethem
Regional Airport • LTM
Lethem Airport
Lethem, GY
1
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Lethem From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lethem 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)4,389 km2,727 mi~ 5h 55m
Toronto (Canada)4,876 km3,030 mi~ 6h 29m
Los Angeles (United States)6,921 km4,300 mi~ 8h 54m
London (United Kingdom)7,663 km4,761 mi~ 9h 46m
Paris (France)7,722 km4,798 mi~ 9h 50m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,338 km7,666 mi~ 15h 16m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,332 km8,284 mi~ 16h 26m
Tokyo (Japan)15,224 km9,460 mi~ 18h 40m
Sydney (Australia)15,345 km9,535 mi~ 18h 48m
Singapore (Singapore)18,120 km11,259 mi~ 22h 04m

✈ 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 Lethem, 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 Lethem 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 Time10:07 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Lethem to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:07 AM on Sunday in Lethem. 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 Lethem 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 Lethem
New York (United States)Sun, 10:07 AMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 7:07 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 10:07 AMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 3:07 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 4:07 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 6:07 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 10:07 PM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 11:07 PM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 12:07 AM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 2:07 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 Lethem — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Lethem 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 Lethem

Knowing which languages are used in Lethem 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 Lethem. 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
Bonfim (Roraima, Brazil)2 mi4 kmWSW
⬆️
Normandia (Roraima, Brazil)37 mi60 kmNNE
⬆️
Boa Vista (Roraima, Brazil)71 mi115 kmWSW
⬆️
Cantá (Roraima, Brazil)76 mi123 kmSW
⬆️
Uiramutã (Roraima, Brazil)88 mi142 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Lethem

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Lethem is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 2,315 km away. Straight-line distances from Lethem 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, Peru2,315 km1,439 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil3,436 km2,135 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico3,661 km2,275 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,297 km5,155 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,320 km6,413 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,362 km8,924 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,134 km9,404 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

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

✈️ Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, including major hub cities.
✈️ Guyana Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Guyana.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Lethem

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Lethem

Lethem 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 Lethem

The closest airport to Lethem is Lethem Airport (LTM), 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 Lethem From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Lethem

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

🔎 Explore More About Lethem

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Lethem

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

Lethem, 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 Lethem use?

Lethem 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 Lethem?

In Lethem, 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 Lethem?

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

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

Lethem 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 Lethem?

Lethem shares the official and regional languages of Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo 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 Lethem?

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