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Current Date And Time In El Punto, Mexico

Saturday, 25 July 2026
14:33:10 CDT
State: Oaxaca
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 501
District: Santa Catarina Ixtepeji

✈️ El Punto, Oaxaca, Mexico - Travel Information


Plan your trip to El Punto, 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 El Punto.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Mexico, which includes El Punto, 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 El Punto.

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 El Punto. 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 El Punto.

🚔
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 El Punto for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to El Punto
International Airport • OAX
Xoxocotlán International Airport
Oaxaca, MX
28
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is El Punto From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Punto 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)2,855 km1,774 mi~ 4h 07m
Toronto (Canada)3,355 km2,085 mi~ 4h 42m
New York (United States)3,392 km2,108 mi~ 4h 44m
London (United Kingdom)8,953 km5,563 mi~ 11h 17m
Paris (France)9,207 km5,721 mi~ 11h 35m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,028 km6,853 mi~ 13h 43m
Tokyo (Japan)11,674 km7,254 mi~ 14h 29m
Sydney (Australia)13,086 km8,132 mi~ 16h 09m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,399 km8,947 mi~ 17h 41m
Singapore (Singapore)16,971 km10,545 mi~ 20h 43m

✈ 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 El Punto, 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 El Punto 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 Time2:33 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From El Punto to Major World Cities

It is currently 1:33 PM on Saturday in El Punto. 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 El Punto 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 El Punto
New York (United States)Sat, 3:33 PM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:33 PM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:33 PM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:33 PM7h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 9:33 PM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:33 PM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:33 AM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:33 AM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:33 AM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:33 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 El Punto — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in El Punto 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 El Punto

Knowing which languages are used in El Punto 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 El Punto. 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
Santa Catarina Ixtepeji (Oaxaca, Mexico)4 mi6 kmNNE
⬆️
San Miguel Amatlán (Oaxaca, Mexico)9 mi14 kmENE
⬆️
Guelatao de Juárez (Oaxaca, Mexico)9 mi15 kmNE
⬆️
San Andrés Huayápam (Oaxaca, Mexico)9 mi15 kmSW
⬆️
Teococuilco de Marcos Pérez (Oaxaca, Mexico)10 mi15 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From El Punto

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to El Punto is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 927 km away. Straight-line distances from El Punto 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), Mexico927 km576 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru4,287 km2,664 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,321 km4,549 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,229 km6,356 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,647 km7,858 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,780 km7,941 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,045 km9,349 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

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

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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🧭 El Punto's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for El Punto

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in El Punto

El Punto 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 El Punto

The closest airport to El Punto is Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX), about 28 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 El Punto From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond El Punto

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

🔎 Explore More About El Punto

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To El Punto

What side of the road do people drive on in El Punto?

El Punto, 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 El Punto use?

El Punto 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 El Punto?

In El Punto, 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 El Punto?

Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) is the nearest airport to El Punto, about 28 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

El Punto 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 El Punto?

El Punto 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 El Punto?

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