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Colonia la Central, Oaxaca, Mexico – Mexico Flag

Current Date And Time In Colonia la Central, Mexico

Saturday, 25 July 2026
12:45:46 CDT
State: Oaxaca
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,133
District: San Felipe Jalapa de Díaz

✈️ Colonia la Central, Oaxaca, Mexico - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Colonia la Central, Oaxaca, Mexico 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 Colonia la Central.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Mexico, which includes Colonia la Central, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Mexico before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Mexico's time zone -08:00 to -06:00, country calling code +52 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MX. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Colonia la Central.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-08:00 to -06:00
📞 Country Calling Code+52
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MX

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Mexico — police 911, ambulance 911, fire brigade 911, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Colonia la Central. 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 Colonia la Central.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
911
📞
General
911

📊 Mexico At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.758
High
👤
Life Expectancy
75.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
95.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$14,186
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.7%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Colonia la Central for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Colonia la Central
International Airport • VER
General Heriberto Jara International Airport
Veracruz, MX
122
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Colonia la Central's exact coordinates, or Oaxaca de Juárez's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Colonia la Central From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Colonia la Central 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
Los Angeles (United States)2,792 km1,735 mi~ 4h 02m
Toronto (Canada)3,265 km2,029 mi~ 4h 35m
New York (United States)3,309 km2,056 mi~ 4h 39m
London (United Kingdom)8,873 km5,513 mi~ 11h 11m
Paris (France)9,130 km5,673 mi~ 11h 29m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,091 km6,891 mi~ 13h 48m
Tokyo (Japan)11,610 km7,214 mi~ 14h 25m
Sydney (Australia)13,141 km8,165 mi~ 16h 13m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,314 km8,895 mi~ 17h 35m
Singapore (Singapore)16,913 km10,509 mi~ 20h 39m

✈ 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 Colonia la Central, Mexico is set to Central Daylight Time (CDT) with a current offset of UTC -05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Colonia la Central requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time (CDT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from April 05 (02:00) to October 25 (02:00).
🕒 Current Local Time12:45 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Colonia la Central to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:45 AM on Saturday in Colonia la Central. 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 Colonia la Central 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 Colonia la Central
New York (United States)Sat, 1:45 PM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:45 AM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:45 PM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:45 PM7h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 7:45 PM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:45 PM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:45 AM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:45 AM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:45 AM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:45 AM18h 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 Colonia la Central — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Colonia la Central is the Mexican peso (MXN), 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
$ 17.48
MXN
€ 1 Euro
$ 19.89
MXN
£ 1 British Pound
$ 23.29
MXN
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 12.20
MXN
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 12.40
MXN

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Colonia la Central

Knowing which languages are used in Colonia la Central 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):
Spanish

🗣 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 Colonia la Central. 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
Agua de Tierra (Sección la Montaña) (Oaxaca, Mexico)1 mi1 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Arroyo Venado (Sección Tercera) (Oaxaca, Mexico)1 mi2 kmWSW
⬆️
Camino de Ixcatlán (Oaxaca, Mexico)1 mi2 kmNNW
⬆️
Los Zarates (Oaxaca, Mexico)1 mi2 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Sección los Roques (Oaxaca, Mexico)1 mi2 kmNNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Colonia la Central

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Colonia la Central is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 882 km away. Straight-line distances from Colonia la Central to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico882 km548 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru4,357 km2,708 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,372 km4,581 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,155 km6,310 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,573 km7,812 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,697 km7,889 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,948 km9,288 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

Colonia la Central shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Oaxaca and Mexico. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Oaxaca Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Oaxaca, including major hub cities.
✈️ Mexico Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Mexico.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Colonia la Central, Mexico runs at 127V / 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 Colonia la Central and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Colonia la Central.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage127 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Colonia la Central's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Colonia la Central

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Colonia la Central

Colonia la Central keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Mexico. 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 Colonia la Central

The closest airport to Colonia la Central is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), about 122 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 Colonia la Central From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Colonia la Central 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 Colonia la Central gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Colonia la Central

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

🔎 Explore More About Colonia la Central

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Colonia la Central

What side of the road do people drive on in Colonia la Central?

Colonia la Central, like the rest of Mexico, 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 Colonia la Central use?

Colonia la Central runs on 127V / 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 Colonia la Central?

In Colonia la Central, reach police on 911, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 911, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Colonia la Central?

General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) is the nearest airport to Colonia la Central, about 122 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Colonia la Central in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Colonia la Central runs on Central Daylight Time (UTC -08:00 to -06:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Colonia la Central?

Colonia la Central shares the official and regional languages of Oaxaca and Mexico — 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 Colonia la Central?

No — Colonia la Central uses the Mexican peso (MXN), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Colonia la Central currency page for live rates.