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Current Date And Time In Jicayan, Mexico

Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:09:27 CDT
State: Oaxaca
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)

✈️ Jicayan, Oaxaca, Mexico - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Jicayan, 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 Jicayan.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Mexico, which includes Jicayan, 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 Jicayan.

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 Jicayan. 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 Jicayan.

🚔
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 Jicayan for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Jicayan
Regional Airport • PXM
Puerto Escondido International Airport
Puerto Escondido, MX
115
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Jicayan From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Jicayan 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)2,814 km1,749 mi~ 4h 04m
Toronto (Canada)3,496 km2,172 mi~ 4h 52m
New York (United States)3,547 km2,204 mi~ 4h 55m
London (United Kingdom)9,112 km5,662 mi~ 11h 28m
Paris (France)9,369 km5,821 mi~ 11h 46m
Auckland (New Zealand)10,858 km6,747 mi~ 13h 31m
Tokyo (Japan)11,630 km7,227 mi~ 14h 26m
Sydney (Australia)12,916 km8,025 mi~ 15h 57m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,551 km9,042 mi~ 17h 52m
Singapore (Singapore)16,910 km10,507 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 Jicayan, 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 Jicayan 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 Time3:09 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In Jicayan — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Jicayan 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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Jicayan

Knowing which languages are used in Jicayan 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 Jicayan. 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
Pinotepa de Don Luis (Oaxaca, Mexico)2 mi3 kmSouth (S)
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San Juan Colorado (Oaxaca, Mexico)2 mi3 kmENE
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San Pedro Jicayán (Oaxaca, Mexico)2 mi4 kmWest (W)
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San Pedro Atoyac (Oaxaca, Mexico)3 mi4 kmNorth (N)
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San Juan Jicayán (Oaxaca, Mexico)3 mi4 kmNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Jicayan

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Jicayan is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,098 km away. Straight-line distances from Jicayan 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), Mexico1,098 km682 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru4,319 km2,684 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,393 km4,594 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,394 km6,458 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,787 km7,945 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,811 km7,961 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,145 km9,411 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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Jicayan

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Jicayan

Jicayan 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 Jicayan

The closest airport to Jicayan is Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM), about 115 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 Jicayan From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Jicayan

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

🔎 Explore More About Jicayan

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Jicayan

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

Jicayan, 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 Jicayan use?

Jicayan 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 Jicayan?

In Jicayan, 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 Jicayan?

Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) is the nearest airport to Jicayan, about 115 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Jicayan 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 Jicayan?

Jicayan 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 Jicayan?

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