Geo Countries
Buin, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea – Papua New Guinea Flag

Current Date And Time In Buin, Papua New Guinea

Monday, 27 July 2026
01:29:13 PGT
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 750
District: South Bougainville

✈️ Buin, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Buin, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea 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 Buin.

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

Quick Links: Overview | Map | Currency | Nearby Cities | Bougainville Travel | Papua New Guinea Travel

🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Papua New Guinea, which includes Buin, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Papua New Guinea before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Papua New Guinea's time zone +10:00 to +11:00, country calling code +675 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .PG. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Buin.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+10:00 to +11:00
📞 Country Calling Code+675
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.PG

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Papua New Guinea — police 112, ambulance 111, fire brigade 110. Store these in your phone before you reach Buin. 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 Buin.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
111
🚒
Fire
110

📊 Papua New Guinea At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.558
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
66.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
87.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$3,007
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.6%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Papua New Guinea development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Buin
Local Airport • BAS
Ballalae Airport
Ballalae, SB
34
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • BUA
Buka Airport
Buka Island, PG
186
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Buin From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Buin 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
Sydney (Australia)3,051 km1,896 mi~ 4h 20m
Auckland (New Zealand)3,865 km2,402 mi~ 5h 18m
Tokyo (Japan)5,007 km3,111 mi~ 6h 38m
Singapore (Singapore)5,826 km3,620 mi~ 7h 36m
Los Angeles (United States)10,067 km6,255 mi~ 12h 36m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,372 km7,066 mi~ 14h 08m
Toronto (Canada)13,288 km8,257 mi~ 16h 23m
New York (United States)13,822 km8,588 mi~ 17h 01m
London (United Kingdom)14,565 km9,050 mi~ 17h 53m
Paris (France)14,706 km9,138 mi~ 18h 03m

✈ 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 Buin, Papua New Guinea is set to Papua New Guinea Time (PGT) with a current offset of UTC +10:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Buin requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZonePapua New Guinea Time (PGT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +10:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time1:29 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Buin to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:29 AM on Monday in Buin. 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 Buin 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 Buin
New York (United States)Sun, 11:29 AM15h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 8:29 AM18h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 11:29 AM15h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 4:29 PM10h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 5:29 PM9h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 7:29 PM7h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 11:29 PM3h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 12:29 AM2h behind
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 1:29 AM1h behind
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 3:29 AM1h 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 Buin — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Buin is the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK), written as K. 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
K 4.47
PGK
€ 1 Euro
K 5.09
PGK
£ 1 British Pound
K 5.96
PGK
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
K 3.12
PGK
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
K 3.17
PGK

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Buin

Knowing which languages are used in Buin 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):
EnglishHiri MotuTok Pisin
National language(s):
Papua New Guinean Sign Language

🗣 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 Buin. 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
Panguna (Bougainville, Papua New Guinea)33 mi53 kmNNW
⬆️
Arawa (Bougainville, Papua New Guinea)37 mi59 kmNNW
⬆️
Kieta (Bougainville, Papua New Guinea)37 mi60 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Taro Island (Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands)48 mi78 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Taro (Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands)48 mi78 kmEast (E)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Buin

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Buin is the Great Wall of China (China), about 6,625 km away. Straight-line distances from Buin to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,625 km4,117 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,143 km5,681 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,946 km8,044 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan13,278 km8,251 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,246 km8,852 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy14,689 km9,127 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil16,125 km10,020 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

Buin shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Bougainville Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Bougainville, including major hub cities.
✈️ Papua New Guinea Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Papua New Guinea.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Buin, Papua New Guinea runs at 240V / 50Hz using Type 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 Buin and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Buin.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage240 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
IType I: Two or three flat angled pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Buin's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Buin

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Buin

Buin keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Papua New Guinea. 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 Buin

The closest airport to Buin is Ballalae Airport (BAS), about 34 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 Buin From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Buin

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

🔎 Explore More About Buin

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Buin

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

Buin, like the rest of Papua New Guinea, 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 Buin use?

Buin runs on 240V / 50Hz power through Type 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 Buin?

In Buin, reach police on 112, ambulance on 111, fire brigade on 110. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Buin?

Ballalae Airport (BAS) is the nearest airport to Buin, about 34 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Buin runs on Papua New Guinea Time (UTC +10:00 to +11:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Buin?

Buin shares the official and regional languages of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea — 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 Buin?

No — Buin uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK), symbol K. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Buin currency page for live rates.