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Foz do Sousa, Porto, Portugal – Portugal Flag

Current Date And Time In Foz do Sousa, Portugal

Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:02:05 WEST
State: Porto
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 6,315
District: Gondomar

✈️ Foz do Sousa, Porto, Portugal - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Foz do Sousa, Porto, Portugal 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 Foz do Sousa.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Portugal, which includes Foz do Sousa, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Portugal before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Portugal's time zone -01:00 to +00:00, country calling code +351 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .PT. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Foz do Sousa.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-01:00 to +00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+351
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.PT

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Portugal — police 112, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Foz do Sousa. 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 Foz do Sousa.

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Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112
📞
General
112

📊 Portugal At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.866
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
82.4
years
📚
Literacy Rate
94.5%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$29,292
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.2%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Foz do Sousa for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Foz do Sousa
Regional Airport
Vilar de Luz Airfield
Maia, PT
20
km away
Nearest to Porto (Capital)
International Airport • OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Porto, PT
13
km from Porto

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

✈️ How Far Is Foz do Sousa From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Foz do Sousa 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
Paris (France)1,212 km753 mi~ 2h 11m
London (United Kingdom)1,322 km822 mi~ 2h 18m
New York (United States)5,368 km3,335 mi~ 7h 04m
Toronto (Canada)5,646 km3,508 mi~ 7h 24m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,056 km3,763 mi~ 7h 52m
Los Angeles (United States)9,002 km5,594 mi~ 11h 20m
Tokyo (Japan)10,881 km6,761 mi~ 13h 33m
Singapore (Singapore)11,754 km7,303 mi~ 14h 35m
Sydney (Australia)18,059 km11,221 mi~ 22h
Auckland (New Zealand)19,465 km12,095 mi~ 23h 39m

✈ 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 Foz do Sousa, Portugal is set to Western European Summer Time (WEST) with a current offset of UTC +01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Foz do Sousa requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWestern European Summer Time (WEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (01:00) to October 25 (02:00).
🕒 Current Local Time10:02 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Foz do Sousa to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:02 AM on Sunday in Foz do Sousa. 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 Foz do Sousa 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 Foz do Sousa
New York (United States)Sun, 5:02 AM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 2:02 AM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 5:02 AM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 10:02 AMSame time
Paris (France)Sun, 11:02 AM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 1:02 PM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 5:02 PM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 6:02 PM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 7:02 PM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 9:02 PM11h 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 Foz do Sousa — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Foz do Sousa is the Euro (EUR), 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 US Dollar
€ 0.8792
EUR
£ 1 British Pound
€ 1.17
EUR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
€ 0.6137
EUR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
€ 0.6234
EUR

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Foz do Sousa

Knowing which languages are used in Foz do Sousa 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):
Portuguese

🗣 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 Foz do Sousa. 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
Jovim (Porto, Portugal)1 mi2 kmNW
⬆️
Crestuma (Porto, Portugal)2 mi3 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Lever (Porto, Portugal)2 mi4 kmSSE
⬆️
Avintes (Porto, Portugal)3 mi4 kmWNW
⬆️
São Pedro da Cova (Porto, Portugal)3 mi5 kmNorth (N)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Foz do Sousa

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Foz do Sousa is the Colosseum (Italy), about 1,746 km away. Straight-line distances from Foz do Sousa to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy1,746 km1,085 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,097 km2,546 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,704 km4,787 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,793 km4,842 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,972 km4,953 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru8,910 km5,536 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,368 km5,821 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

Foz do Sousa shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Porto and Portugal. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Porto Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Porto, including major hub cities.
✈️ Portugal Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Portugal.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Foz do Sousa, Portugal runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F 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 Foz do Sousa and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Foz do Sousa.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Foz do Sousa's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Foz do Sousa

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Foz do Sousa

Foz do Sousa keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Portugal. 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 Foz do Sousa

The closest airport to Foz do Sousa is Vilar de Luz Airfield, about 20 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 Foz do Sousa From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Foz do Sousa 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 Foz do Sousa gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Foz do Sousa

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

🔎 Explore More About Foz do Sousa

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Foz do Sousa

What side of the road do people drive on in Foz do Sousa?

Foz do Sousa, like the rest of Portugal, 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 Foz do Sousa use?

Foz do Sousa runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F 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 Foz do Sousa?

In Foz do Sousa, reach police on 112, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 112, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Foz do Sousa?

Vilar de Luz Airfield is the nearest airport to Foz do Sousa, about 20 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Foz do Sousa in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Foz do Sousa runs on Western European Summer Time (UTC -01:00 to +00:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Foz do Sousa?

Foz do Sousa shares the official and regional languages of Porto and Portugal — 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 Foz do Sousa?

No — Foz do Sousa uses the Euro (EUR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Foz do Sousa currency page for live rates.