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Current Date And Time In Kawthoung, Myanmar

Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:51:45 MMT
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Timezone: UTC +06:30 (MMT)
Population: 57,949
District: Kawthaung District

✈️ Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar 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 Kawthoung.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Myanmar, which includes Kawthoung, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Myanmar before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Myanmar's time zone +06:30, country calling code +95 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MM. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Kawthoung.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+06:30
📞 Country Calling Code+95
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MM

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Myanmar — police 199, ambulance 192, fire brigade 191, general emergency 999. Store these in your phone before you reach Kawthoung. 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 Kawthoung.

🚔
Police
199
🚑
Ambulance
192
🚒
Fire
191
📞
General
999

📊 Myanmar At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.585
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
67.1
years
📚
Literacy Rate
93.5%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,359
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.1%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Kawthoung
Regional Airport • KAW
Kawthoung Airport
Kawthoung, MM
8
km away
Nearest to Dawei (Capital)
Regional Airport • TVY
Dawei Airport
Dawei, MM
3
km from Dawei

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

✈️ How Far Is Kawthoung From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kawthoung 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
Singapore (Singapore)1,123 km698 mi~ 2h 04m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,863 km3,022 mi~ 6h 28m
Tokyo (Japan)5,032 km3,127 mi~ 6h 40m
Sydney (Australia)7,390 km4,592 mi~ 9h 27m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,473 km5,886 mi~ 11h 54m
Paris (France)9,621 km5,978 mi~ 12h 04m
London (United Kingdom)9,732 km6,047 mi~ 12h 12m
Los Angeles (United States)13,767 km8,554 mi~ 16h 57m
Toronto (Canada)14,047 km8,729 mi~ 17h 17m
New York (United States)14,326 km8,902 mi~ 17h 36m

✈ 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 Kawthoung, Myanmar is set to Myanmar Time (MMT) with a current offset of UTC +06:30. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Kawthoung requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneMyanmar Time (MMT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +06:30
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time3:51 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Kawthoung to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:51 PM on Sunday in Kawthoung. 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 Kawthoung 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 Kawthoung
New York (United States)Sun, 5:21 AM10h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 2:21 AM13h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 5:21 AM10h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 10:21 AM5h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sun, 11:21 AM4h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 1:21 PM2h 30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 5:21 PM1h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 6:21 PM2h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 7:21 PM3h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 9:21 PM5h 30m 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 Kawthoung — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Kawthoung is the Burmese kyat (MMK), written as Ks. 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
Ks 2,099.67
MMK
€ 1 Euro
Ks 2,388.17
MMK
£ 1 British Pound
Ks 2,796.66
MMK
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Ks 1,465.57
MMK
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Ks 1,488.86
MMK

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Kawthoung

Knowing which languages are used in Kawthoung 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):
Burmese

🗣 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 Kawthoung. 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
Ranong (Ranong province, Thailand)6 mi9 kmESE
⬆️
La-Un (Ranong province, Thailand)16 mi26 kmNE
⬆️
Phato (Chumphon, Thailand)20 mi33 kmSE
⬆️
Ban Nam Yuen (Chumphon, Thailand)23 mi37 kmESE
⬆️
Kapoe (Ranong province, Thailand)28 mi44 kmSouth (S)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Kawthoung

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Kawthoung is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,877 km away. Straight-line distances from Kawthoung to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India2,877 km1,787 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,791 km2,356 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,875 km4,272 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,944 km5,558 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,706 km9,760 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,517 km10,263 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,983 km11,795 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

Kawthoung shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Tanintharyi Region and Myanmar. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Tanintharyi Region Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Tanintharyi Region, including major hub cities.
✈️ Myanmar Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Myanmar.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Kawthoung, Myanmar runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A / B / C / D / E / F / G / I 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 Kawthoung and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Kawthoung.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
DType D: Three round pins in triangle
EType E: Two round pins + hole
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
GType G: Three rectangular pins
IType I: Two or three flat angled pins
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🧭 Kawthoung's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Kawthoung

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Kawthoung

Kawthoung keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Myanmar. 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 Kawthoung

The closest airport to Kawthoung is Kawthoung Airport (KAW), about 8 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 Kawthoung From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Kawthoung

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

🔎 Explore More About Kawthoung

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Kawthoung

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

Kawthoung, like the rest of Myanmar, 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 Kawthoung use?

Kawthoung runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type A/B/C/D/E/F/G/I 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 Kawthoung?

In Kawthoung, reach police on 199, ambulance on 192, fire brigade on 191, a general emergency line on 999. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Kawthoung?

Kawthoung Airport (KAW) is the nearest airport to Kawthoung, about 8 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Kawthoung runs on Myanmar Time (UTC +06:30). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Kawthoung?

Kawthoung shares the official and regional languages of Tanintharyi Region and Myanmar — 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 Kawthoung?

No — Kawthoung uses the Burmese kyat (MMK), symbol Ks. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Kawthoung currency page for live rates.