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Panguna, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea – Papua New Guinea Flag

Current Date And Time In Panguna, Papua New Guinea

Sunday, 26 July 2026
07:11:23 PGT
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 2,916

✈️ Panguna, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Panguna, 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 Panguna.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Papua New Guinea, which includes Panguna, 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 Panguna.

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 Panguna. 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 Panguna.

🚔
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 Panguna for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Panguna
Local Airport • KIE
Aropa Airport
Kieta, PG
27
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • BUA
Buka Airport
Buka Island, PG
134
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Panguna From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Panguna 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)3,095 km1,923 mi~ 4h 23m
Auckland (New Zealand)3,918 km2,435 mi~ 5h 22m
Tokyo (Japan)4,954 km3,078 mi~ 6h 35m
Singapore (Singapore)5,798 km3,603 mi~ 7h 34m
Los Angeles (United States)10,059 km6,250 mi~ 12h 35m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,332 km7,041 mi~ 14h 05m
Toronto (Canada)13,268 km8,245 mi~ 16h 22m
New York (United States)13,803 km8,577 mi~ 16h 59m
London (United Kingdom)14,512 km9,017 mi~ 17h 49m
Paris (France)14,653 km9,105 mi~ 17h 59m

✈ 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 Panguna, 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 Panguna 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 Time7:11 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Panguna to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:11 AM on Sunday in Panguna. 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 Panguna 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 Panguna
New York (United States)Sat, 5:11 PM15h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 2:11 PM18h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 5:11 PM15h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 10:11 PM10h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 11:11 PM9h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 1:11 AM7h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 5:11 AM3h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 6:11 AM2h behind
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 7:11 AM1h behind
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 9:11 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 Panguna — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Panguna 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 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Panguna

Knowing which languages are used in Panguna 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 Panguna. 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
Arawa (Bougainville, Papua New Guinea)8 mi13 kmNE
⬆️
Kieta (Bougainville, Papua New Guinea)12 mi20 kmNE
⬆️
Buin (Bougainville, Papua New Guinea)33 mi53 kmSSE
⬆️
Taro Island (Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands)68 mi110 kmESE
⬆️
Taro (Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands)68 mi110 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Panguna

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Panguna is the Great Wall of China (China), about 6,572 km away. Straight-line distances from Panguna 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), China6,572 km4,084 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,100 km5,654 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,951 km8,047 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan13,234 km8,223 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,286 km8,877 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy14,637 km9,095 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil16,178 km10,053 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

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Panguna

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Panguna

Panguna 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 Panguna

The closest airport to Panguna is Aropa Airport (KIE), about 27 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 Panguna From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Panguna

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

🔎 Explore More About Panguna

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Panguna

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

Panguna, 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 Panguna use?

Panguna 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 Panguna?

In Panguna, 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 Panguna?

Aropa Airport (KIE) is the nearest airport to Panguna, about 27 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Panguna 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 Panguna?

Panguna 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 Panguna?

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