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Iquitos, Loreto, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Iquitos, Peru

Sunday, 26 July 2026
07:33:31 PET
State: Loreto
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 377,609
District: Provincia de Maynas

✈️ Iquitos, Loreto, Peru - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Iquitos, Loreto, Peru 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 Iquitos.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Peru, which includes Iquitos, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Peru before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Peru's time zone -05:00, country calling code +51 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .PE. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Iquitos.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+51
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.PE

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Peru — police 105, ambulance 106, fire brigade 116, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Iquitos. 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 Iquitos.

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Police
105
🚑
Ambulance
106
🚒
Fire
116
📞
General
911

📊 Peru At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.762
High
👤
Life Expectancy
77.9
years
📚
Literacy Rate
93.7%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$8,452
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
5.1%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Iquitos
International Airport • IQT
Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport
Iquitos, PE
7
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Iquitos From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Iquitos 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)4,944 km3,072 mi~ 6h 34m
Toronto (Canada)5,306 km3,297 mi~ 7h
Los Angeles (United States)6,312 km3,922 mi~ 8h 11m
London (United Kingdom)9,183 km5,706 mi~ 11h 33m
Paris (France)9,280 km5,766 mi~ 11h 40m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,681 km7,258 mi~ 14h 30m
Sydney (Australia)13,755 km8,547 mi~ 16h 56m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,029 km8,717 mi~ 17h 15m
Tokyo (Japan)15,117 km9,393 mi~ 18h 32m
Singapore (Singapore)19,595 km12,176 mi~ 23h 48m

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

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZonePeru Time (PET)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time7:33 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Iquitos to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:33 AM on Sunday in Iquitos. 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 Iquitos 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 Iquitos
New York (United States)Sun, 8:33 AM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 5:33 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 8:33 AM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 1:33 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 2:33 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 4:33 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 8:33 PM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 9:33 PM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 10:33 PM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 12:33 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 Iquitos — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Iquitos is the Peruvian sol (PEN), written as S/.. 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
S/. 3.40
PEN
€ 1 Euro
S/. 3.87
PEN
£ 1 British Pound
S/. 4.53
PEN
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
S/. 2.38
PEN
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
S/. 2.41
PEN

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Iquitos

Knowing which languages are used in Iquitos 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):
SpanishAymaraQuechua

🗣 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 Iquitos. 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
Belen (Loreto, Peru)1 mi1 kmSSE
⬆️
San Juan (Loreto, Peru)3 mi4 kmSW
⬆️
Manacamiri (Loreto, Peru)3 mi5 kmNW
⬆️
Gallito (Loreto, Peru)9 mi15 kmSE
⬆️
Zúngaro Cocha (Loreto, Peru)9 mi15 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Iquitos

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Iquitos is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 1,050 km away. Straight-line distances from Iquitos to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru1,050 km652 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico3,189 km1,982 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil3,872 km2,406 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,934 km6,173 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,010 km7,462 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,839 km9,842 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India16,006 km9,946 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

Iquitos shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Loreto and Peru. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Loreto Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Loreto, including major hub cities.
✈️ Peru Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Peru.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Iquitos, Peru runs at 230V / 60Hz using Type A/B/C 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 Iquitos and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Iquitos.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
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🧭 Iquitos's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Iquitos

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Iquitos

Iquitos keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Peru. 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 Iquitos

The closest airport to Iquitos is Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), about 7 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 Iquitos From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Iquitos

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

🔎 Explore More About Iquitos

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Iquitos

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

Iquitos, like the rest of Peru, 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 Iquitos use?

Iquitos runs on 230V / 60Hz power through Type A/B/C 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 Iquitos?

In Iquitos, reach police on 105, ambulance on 106, fire brigade on 116, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Iquitos?

Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) is the nearest airport to Iquitos, about 7 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Iquitos runs on Peru 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 Iquitos?

Iquitos shares the official and regional languages of Loreto and Peru — 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 Iquitos?

No — Iquitos uses the Peruvian sol (PEN), symbol S/.. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Iquitos currency page for live rates.