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Punta de Piedra, Tamaulipas, Mexico – Mexico Flag

Current Date And Time In Punta de Piedra, Mexico

Saturday, 25 July 2026
14:38:52 CDT
State: Tamaulipas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 655
District: San Fernando

✈️ Punta de Piedra, Tamaulipas, Mexico - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Punta de Piedra, Tamaulipas, 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 Punta de Piedra.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Mexico, which includes Punta de Piedra, 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 Punta de Piedra.

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 Punta de Piedra. 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 Punta de Piedra.

🚔
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 Punta de Piedra for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Punta de Piedra
Regional Airport • MAM
General Servando Canales International Airport
Matamoros, MX
143
km away
Nearest to Ciudad Victoria (Capital)
Regional Airport • CVM
General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport
Ciudad Victoria, MX
19
km from Ciudad Victoria

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

✈️ How Far Is Punta de Piedra From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Punta de Piedra 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)2,248 km1,397 mi~ 3h 24m
Toronto (Canada)2,707 km1,682 mi~ 3h 56m
New York (United States)2,846 km1,769 mi~ 4h 06m
London (United Kingdom)8,401 km5,220 mi~ 10h 38m
Paris (France)8,677 km5,392 mi~ 10h 58m
Tokyo (Japan)11,009 km6,841 mi~ 13h 42m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,400 km7,083 mi~ 14h 10m
Sydney (Australia)13,361 km8,302 mi~ 16h 28m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,772 km8,558 mi~ 16h 57m
Singapore (Singapore)16,318 km10,139 mi~ 19h 57m

✈ 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 Punta de Piedra, 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 Punta de Piedra 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 Time2:38 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Punta de Piedra to Major World Cities

It is currently 1:38 PM on Saturday in Punta de Piedra. 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 Punta de Piedra 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 Punta de Piedra
New York (United States)Sat, 3:38 PM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:38 PM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:38 PM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:38 PM7h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 9:38 PM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:38 PM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:38 AM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:38 AM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:38 AM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:38 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 Punta de Piedra — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Punta de Piedra 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 Punta de Piedra

Knowing which languages are used in Punta de Piedra 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 Punta de Piedra. 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
Carvajal (Tamaulipas, Mexico)1 mi1 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Punta de Alambre (Tamaulipas, Mexico)4 mi6 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Carboneras (Tamaulipas, Mexico)9 mi15 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
División del Norte (Tamaulipas, Mexico)28 mi45 kmNW
⬆️
San Fernando (Tamaulipas, Mexico)35 mi57 kmNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Punta de Piedra

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Punta de Piedra is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,033 km away. Straight-line distances from Punta de Piedra 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), Mexico1,033 km642 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru5,002 km3,108 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,902 km4,910 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,737 km6,050 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,002 km7,458 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,138 km7,542 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,252 km8,856 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

Punta de Piedra shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Tamaulipas and Mexico. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Punta de Piedra's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Punta de Piedra

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Punta de Piedra

Punta de Piedra 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 Punta de Piedra

The closest airport to Punta de Piedra is General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM), about 143 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 Punta de Piedra From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Punta de Piedra 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 Punta de Piedra gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Punta de Piedra

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

🔎 Explore More About Punta de Piedra

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Punta de Piedra

What side of the road do people drive on in Punta de Piedra?

Punta de Piedra, 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 Punta de Piedra use?

Punta de Piedra 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 Punta de Piedra?

In Punta de Piedra, 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 Punta de Piedra?

General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) is the nearest airport to Punta de Piedra, about 143 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Punta de Piedra in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Punta de Piedra 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 Punta de Piedra?

Punta de Piedra shares the official and regional languages of Tamaulipas 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 Punta de Piedra?

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