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Current Date And Time In Me Taw, Myanmar

Sunday, 26 July 2026
08:17:50 MMT
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Timezone: UTC +06:30 (MMT)
Population: 12,050
District: Kawthaung District

✈️ Me Taw, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Me Taw, 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 Me Taw.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Myanmar, which includes Me Taw, 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 Me Taw.

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 Me Taw. 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 Me Taw.

🚔
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 Me Taw for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Me Taw
Regional Airport • MGZ
Myeik Airport
Mkeik, MM
80
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 — Me Taw's exact coordinates, or Dawei's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Me Taw From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Me Taw 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)1,287 km800 mi~ 2h 16m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,788 km2,975 mi~ 6h 23m
Tokyo (Japan)4,900 km3,045 mi~ 6h 31m
Sydney (Australia)7,518 km4,672 mi~ 9h 36m
Paris (France)9,481 km5,891 mi~ 11h 54m
London (United Kingdom)9,586 km5,956 mi~ 12h 02m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,587 km5,957 mi~ 12h 02m
Los Angeles (United States)13,606 km8,454 mi~ 16h 45m
Toronto (Canada)13,855 km8,609 mi~ 17h 03m
New York (United States)14,136 km8,784 mi~ 17h 23m

✈ 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 Me Taw, 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 Me Taw 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 Time8:17 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Me Taw to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:17 AM on Sunday in Me Taw. 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 Me Taw 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 Me Taw
New York (United States)Sat, 9:47 PM10h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 6:47 PM13h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 9:47 PM10h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:47 AM5h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sun, 3:47 AM4h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:47 AM2h 30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:47 AM1h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:47 AM2h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:47 AM3h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 1:47 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 Me Taw — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Me Taw 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 2,388.69
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 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Me Taw

Knowing which languages are used in Me Taw 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 Me Taw. 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
Bokpyin (Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar)32 mi52 kmSSE
⬆️
Tanintharyi (Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar)36 mi59 kmNE
⬆️
Taw Pyar (Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar)36 mi59 kmNNW
⬆️
Myeik (Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar)50 mi80 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Mergui (Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar)51 mi81 kmNorth (N)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Me Taw

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Me Taw is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,751 km away. Straight-line distances from Me Taw 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, India2,751 km1,710 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,612 km2,244 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,790 km4,219 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,824 km5,483 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,791 km9,812 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,327 km10,145 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru19,044 km11,833 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

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

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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🧭 Me Taw's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Me Taw

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Me Taw

Me Taw 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 Me Taw

The closest airport to Me Taw is Myeik Airport (MGZ), about 80 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 Me Taw From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Me Taw

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

🔎 Explore More About Me Taw

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Me Taw

What side of the road do people drive on in Me Taw?

Me Taw, 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 Me Taw use?

Me Taw 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 Me Taw?

In Me Taw, 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 Me Taw?

Myeik Airport (MGZ) is the nearest airport to Me Taw, about 80 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Me Taw 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 Me Taw?

Me Taw 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 Me Taw?

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