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Current Date And Time In Gorongosa, Mozambique

Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:24:48 CAT
State: Sofala
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 21,792

✈️ Gorongosa, Sofala, Mozambique - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Gorongosa, Sofala, Mozambique 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 Gorongosa.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Mozambique, which includes Gorongosa, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Mozambique before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Mozambique's time zone +02:00, country calling code +258 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MZ. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Gorongosa.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+258
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MZ

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Mozambique — police 119, ambulance 117, fire brigade 198. Store these in your phone before you reach Gorongosa. 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 Gorongosa.

🚔
Police
119
🚑
Ambulance
117
🚒
Fire
198

📊 Mozambique At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.446
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
63.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
61.7%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$657
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.6%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Gorongosa
Regional Airport • VPY
Chimoio Airport
Chimoio, MZ
86
km away
Nearest to Beira (Capital)
International Airport • BEW
Beira International Airport
Beira, MZ
9
km from Beira

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

✈️ How Far Is Gorongosa From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gorongosa 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
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,392 km3,350 mi~ 7h 06m
Singapore (Singapore)7,930 km4,928 mi~ 10h 05m
Paris (France)8,139 km5,058 mi~ 10h 20m
London (United Kingdom)8,483 km5,271 mi~ 10h 44m
Sydney (Australia)11,163 km6,936 mi~ 13h 53m
Tokyo (Japan)12,584 km7,819 mi~ 15h 33m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,591 km7,824 mi~ 15h 34m
New York (United States)12,851 km7,985 mi~ 15h 52m
Toronto (Canada)13,298 km8,263 mi~ 16h 24m
Los Angeles (United States)16,787 km10,431 mi~ 20h 30m

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

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral Africa Time (CAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time6:24 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Gorongosa to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:24 PM on Sunday in Gorongosa. 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 Gorongosa 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 Gorongosa
New York (United States)Sun, 12:24 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 9:24 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 12:24 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 5:24 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 6:24 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 8:24 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 12:24 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 1:24 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 2:24 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 4:24 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 Gorongosa — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Gorongosa is the Mozambican metical (MZN), written as MT. 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
MT 63.90
MZN
€ 1 Euro
MT 72.68
MZN
£ 1 British Pound
MT 85.11
MZN
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
MT 44.60
MZN
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
MT 45.31
MZN

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Gorongosa

Knowing which languages are used in Gorongosa 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):
Portuguese

🗣 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 Gorongosa. 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
Gondola (Manica, Mozambique)40 mi64 kmSW
⬆️
Nhamatanda (Sofala, Mozambique)42 mi68 kmSSE
⬆️
Chimoio (Manica, Mozambique)49 mi79 kmSW
⬆️
Inhaminga (Sofala, Mozambique)65 mi104 kmENE
⬆️
Messica (Manica, Mozambique)68 mi110 kmWSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Gorongosa

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Gorongosa is the Petra (Jordan), about 5,451 km away. Straight-line distances from Gorongosa to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,451 km3,387 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,960 km4,325 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,091 km4,406 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,953 km4,942 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China10,685 km6,640 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,231 km6,979 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,037 km8,722 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

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

✈️ Sofala Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Sofala, including major hub cities.
✈️ Mozambique Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Mozambique.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
MType M: Three large round pins in triangle
NType N: Two round pins (IEC standard)
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🧭 Gorongosa's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Gorongosa

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Gorongosa

Gorongosa keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Mozambique. 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 Gorongosa

The closest airport to Gorongosa is Chimoio Airport (VPY), about 86 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 Gorongosa From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Gorongosa

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

🔎 Explore More About Gorongosa

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Gorongosa

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

Gorongosa, like the rest of Mozambique, drives on the Left. 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 Gorongosa use?

Gorongosa runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F/M/N 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 Gorongosa?

In Gorongosa, reach police on 119, ambulance on 117, fire brigade on 198. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Gorongosa?

Chimoio Airport (VPY) is the nearest airport to Gorongosa, about 86 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Gorongosa runs on Central Africa Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Gorongosa?

Gorongosa shares the official and regional languages of Sofala and Mozambique — 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 Gorongosa?

No — Gorongosa uses the Mozambican metical (MZN), symbol MT. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Gorongosa currency page for live rates.