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Current Date And Time In Piedras Gordas, Panama

Sunday, 26 July 2026
17:36:40 EST
State: Coclé
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 510
District: Distrito de La Pintada

✈️ Piedras Gordas, Coclé, Panama - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Piedras Gordas, Coclé, Panama 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 Piedras Gordas.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Panama, which includes Piedras Gordas, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Panama before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Panama's time zone -05:00, country calling code +507 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .PA. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Piedras Gordas.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+507
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.PA

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Panama — police 104, ambulance 911, fire brigade 103, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Piedras Gordas. 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 Piedras Gordas.

🚔
Police
104
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
103
📞
General
911

📊 Panama At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.805
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
79.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
96.2%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$19,161
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
8.4%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Piedras Gordas for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Piedras Gordas
Local Airport • RIH
Scarlett Martinez International Airport
Río Hato, PA
51
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • CTD
Alonso Valderrama Airport
Chitré, PA
73
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Piedras Gordas From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Piedras Gordas 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
New York (United States)3,624 km2,252 mi~ 5h 01m
Toronto (Canada)3,895 km2,420 mi~ 5h 20m
Los Angeles (United States)4,776 km2,968 mi~ 6h 22m
London (United Kingdom)8,592 km5,339 mi~ 10h 51m
Paris (France)8,764 km5,446 mi~ 11h 04m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,890 km7,388 mi~ 14h 44m
Tokyo (Japan)13,538 km8,412 mi~ 16h 41m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,927 km8,654 mi~ 17h 08m
Sydney (Australia)14,046 km8,728 mi~ 17h 16m
Singapore (Singapore)18,805 km11,685 mi~ 22h 52m

✈ 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 Piedras Gordas, Panama is set to Eastern Standard Time (EST) with a current offset of UTC -05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Piedras Gordas requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern Standard Time (EST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time5:36 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Piedras Gordas to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:36 PM on Sunday in Piedras Gordas. 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 Piedras Gordas 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 Piedras Gordas
New York (United States)Sun, 6:36 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 3:36 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 6:36 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 11:36 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Mon, 12:36 AM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 2:36 AM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 6:36 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 7:36 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 8:36 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 10:36 AM17h 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 Piedras Gordas — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Piedras Gordas is the United States dollar (USD), 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 Euro
$ 1.14
USD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.33
USD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 0.7002
USD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 0.7097
USD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Piedras Gordas

Knowing which languages are used in Piedras Gordas 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 Piedras Gordas. 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
Machuca (Coclé, Panama)3 mi4 kmWSW
⬆️
Llano Grande (Coclé, Panama)5 mi8 kmEast (E)
⬆️
El Copé (Coclé, Panama)5 mi8 kmWSW
⬆️
La Pintada (Coclé, Panama)5 mi9 kmSE
⬆️
Las Minas (Coclé, Panama)8 mi12 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Piedras Gordas

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Piedras Gordas is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,594 km away. Straight-line distances from Piedras Gordas 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), Mexico1,594 km991 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,579 km1,602 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,368 km3,335 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,614 km5,974 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,933 km7,415 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,309 km8,891 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,411 km9,576 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

Piedras Gordas shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Coclé and Panama. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Coclé Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Coclé, including major hub cities.
✈️ Panama Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Panama.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Piedras Gordas, Panama runs at 120V / 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 Piedras Gordas and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Piedras Gordas.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage120 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Piedras Gordas's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Piedras Gordas

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Piedras Gordas

Piedras Gordas keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Panama. 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 Piedras Gordas

The closest airport to Piedras Gordas is Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH), about 51 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 Piedras Gordas From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Piedras Gordas

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

🔎 Explore More About Piedras Gordas

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Piedras Gordas

What side of the road do people drive on in Piedras Gordas?

Piedras Gordas, like the rest of Panama, 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 Piedras Gordas use?

Piedras Gordas runs on 120V / 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 Piedras Gordas?

In Piedras Gordas, reach police on 104, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 103, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Piedras Gordas?

Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH) is the nearest airport to Piedras Gordas, about 51 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Piedras Gordas runs on Eastern Standard Time (UTC -05:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Piedras Gordas?

Piedras Gordas shares the official and regional languages of Coclé and Panama — 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 Piedras Gordas?

No — Piedras Gordas uses the United States dollar (USD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Piedras Gordas currency page for live rates.