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Current Date And Time In Matapalo, Peru

Saturday, 25 July 2026
09:57:05 PET
State: Tumbes
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 343
District: Provincia de Zarumilla

✈️ Matapalo, Tumbes, Peru - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Matapalo, Tumbes, 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 Matapalo.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Peru, which includes Matapalo, 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 Matapalo.

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 Matapalo. 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 Matapalo.

🚔
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 Matapalo for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Matapalo
Regional Airport • TBP
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport
Tumbes, PE
25
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Matapalo From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Matapalo 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)4,977 km3,092 mi~ 6h 36m
Toronto (Canada)5,264 km3,271 mi~ 6h 57m
Los Angeles (United States)5,786 km3,595 mi~ 7h 33m
London (United Kingdom)9,645 km5,993 mi~ 12h 06m
Paris (France)9,773 km6,073 mi~ 12h 15m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,087 km6,889 mi~ 13h 48m
Sydney (Australia)13,205 km8,205 mi~ 16h 17m
Tokyo (Japan)14,598 km9,071 mi~ 17h 55m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,694 km9,130 mi~ 18h 02m
Singapore (Singapore)19,499 km12,116 mi~ 23h 41m

✈ 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 Matapalo, 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 Matapalo 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 Time9:57 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Matapalo to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:57 AM on Saturday in Matapalo. 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 Matapalo 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 Matapalo
New York (United States)Sat, 10:57 AM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 7:57 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 10:57 AM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 3:57 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 4:57 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 6:57 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 10:57 PM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sat, 11:57 PM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 12:57 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 2:57 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 Matapalo — Quick Exchange Reference

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Matapalo

Knowing which languages are used in Matapalo 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 Matapalo. 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
Papayal (Tumbes, Peru)8 mi13 kmNNW
⬆️
Arenillas (El Oro, Ecuador)13 mi21 kmNE
⬆️
Zarumilla (Tumbes, Peru)13 mi22 kmNNW
⬆️
Aguas Verdes (Tumbes, Peru)14 mi23 kmNNW
⬆️
Huaquillas (El Oro, Ecuador)14 mi23 kmNorth (N)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Matapalo

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Matapalo is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 1,349 km away. Straight-line distances from Matapalo 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, Peru1,349 km838 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico2,859 km1,777 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,517 km2,807 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,504 km6,527 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,666 km7,870 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,624 km9,709 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India16,527 km10,270 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Matapalo

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Matapalo

Matapalo 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 Matapalo

The closest airport to Matapalo is Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport (TBP), about 25 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 Matapalo From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Matapalo

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

🔎 Explore More About Matapalo

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Matapalo

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

Matapalo, 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 Matapalo use?

Matapalo 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 Matapalo?

In Matapalo, 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 Matapalo?

Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport (TBP) is the nearest airport to Matapalo, about 25 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Matapalo 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 Matapalo?

Matapalo shares the official and regional languages of Tumbes 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 Matapalo?

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