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Current Date And Time In Policoro, Italy

Sunday, 26 July 2026
23:46:30 CEST
State: Basilicate
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 11,810
District: Provincia di Matera

✈️ Policoro, Basilicate, Italy - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Policoro, Basilicate, Italy 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 Policoro.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Italy, which includes Policoro, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Italy before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Italy's time zone +01:00, country calling code +39 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .IT. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Policoro.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+39
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.IT

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Italy — police 113, ambulance 118, fire brigade 115, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Policoro. 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 Policoro.

🚔
Police
113
🚑
Ambulance
118
🚒
Fire
115
📞
General
112

📊 Italy At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.895
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
84.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.4%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$40,385
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.4%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Policoro
Regional Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base
Gioia del Colle (BA), IT
65
km away
Nearest to Potenza (Capital)
Regional Airport • QSR
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport
Salerno, IT
76
km from Potenza

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

✈️ How Far Is Policoro From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Policoro 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)1,483 km922 mi~ 2h 30m
London (United Kingdom)1,800 km1,119 mi~ 2h 52m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,938 km2,447 mi~ 5h 23m
New York (United States)7,287 km4,528 mi~ 9h 19m
Toronto (Canada)7,474 km4,644 mi~ 9h 33m
Singapore (Singapore)9,668 km6,007 mi~ 12h 07m
Tokyo (Japan)9,759 km6,064 mi~ 12h 14m
Los Angeles (United States)10,551 km6,556 mi~ 13h 10m
Sydney (Australia)15,963 km9,919 mi~ 19h 32m
Auckland (New Zealand)18,078 km11,233 mi~ 22h 01m

✈ 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 Policoro, Italy is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Policoro requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time11:46 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Policoro to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:46 PM on Sunday in Policoro. 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 Policoro 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 Policoro
New York (United States)Sun, 5:46 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 2:46 PM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 5:46 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 10:46 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 11:46 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 1:46 AM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 5:46 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 6:46 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 7:46 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 9:46 AM10h 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 Policoro — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Policoro 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
€ 0.8776
EUR
£ 1 British Pound
€ 1.17
EUR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
€ 0.6144
EUR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
€ 0.6229
EUR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Policoro

Knowing which languages are used in Policoro 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):
ItalianFrenchGermanLadinSlovene

🗣 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 Policoro. 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
Lido (Basilicate, Italy)2 mi3 kmSE
⬆️
Scanzano Jonico (Basilicate, Italy)3 mi5 kmNNE
⬆️
Nova Siri Scalo (Basilicate, Italy)6 mi10 kmSSW
⬆️
Montalbano Jonico (Basilicate, Italy)8 mi12 kmNW
⬆️
Rocca Imperiale Marina (Calabria, Italy)9 mi14 kmSSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Policoro

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Policoro is the Colosseum (Italy), about 397 km away. Straight-line distances from Policoro to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy397 km247 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,021 km1,256 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,743 km3,569 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,908 km4,914 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,363 km5,818 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,751 km6,059 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,883 km6,762 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

Policoro shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Basilicate and Italy. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Policoro

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Policoro

Policoro keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Italy. 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 Policoro

The closest airport to Policoro is Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base, about 65 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 Policoro From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Policoro

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

🔎 Explore More About Policoro

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Policoro

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

Policoro, like the rest of Italy, 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 Policoro use?

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

In Policoro, reach police on 113, ambulance on 118, fire brigade on 115, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Policoro?

Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base is the nearest airport to Policoro, about 65 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Policoro runs on Central European Summer Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Policoro?

Policoro shares the official and regional languages of Basilicate and Italy — 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 Policoro?

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