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Current Date And Time In Reunion

Sunday, 26 July 2026
20:30:27 RET
Capital: Saint-Denis
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (RET)
Population: 876,482

✈️ Reunion - Travel Information


Complete travel intelligence for Reunion — covering electrical plug types (Type A–O), voltage & frequency standards, emergency phone numbers, driving side, international dialing code, internet domain and key Human Development Index (HDI) indicators. A practical reference for corporate travellers, expatriates, supply chain professionals, electronics importers, logistics coordinators and international business professionals planning operations in Reunion.

Why This Data Matters: Packing the wrong plug adapter or voltage converter can permanently damage equipment worth thousands of dollars. Calling the wrong emergency number costs critical response time. Not knowing which side of the road Reunion drives on creates road safety risks. HDI scores, GDP per capita, life expectancy and literacy rates directly inform market entry decisions, workforce planning, investment risk assessment and strategic decision-making for businesses expanding into Reunion.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Reunion uses Right-hand traffic — always confirm driving side in Reunion before renting a car, booking a self-drive hire or dispatching a company vehicle fleet. This section also covers Reunion's time zone +04:00, country calling code +262 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .RE. Practical data for corporate travellers, expats, car rental operators, logistics teams and international business professionals managing cross-border operations in Reunion.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+262
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.RE

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Verified emergency phone numbers for Reunion — police 17, ambulance 15, fire brigade 18, general emergency 112. Save these to your phone before arriving in Reunion. In a genuine emergency, dialling the wrong number costs critical response time. Reunion emergency contacts are used by corporate travel managers, expatriate support teams, field operations staff and international logistics coordinators as part of travel risk management and business continuity planning.

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Police
17
🚑
Ambulance
15
🚒
Fire
18
📞
General
112

✈️ How Far Is Reunion From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Reunion 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
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,151 km3,200 mi~ 6h 49m
Singapore (Singapore)5,811 km3,611 mi~ 7h 35m
Sydney (Australia)9,214 km5,725 mi~ 11h 35m
Paris (France)9,392 km5,836 mi~ 11h 48m
London (United Kingdom)9,717 km6,038 mi~ 12h 11m
Tokyo (Japan)10,853 km6,744 mi~ 13h 31m
Auckland (New Zealand)10,957 km6,808 mi~ 13h 38m
New York (United States)14,816 km9,206 mi~ 18h 11m
Toronto (Canada)15,177 km9,431 mi~ 18h 36m
Los Angeles (United States)18,452 km11,466 mi~ 22h 28m

✈ 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 Reunion is set to Reunion Time (RET) with a current offset of UTC +04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Reunion requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneReunion Time (RET)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time8:30 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Reunion to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:30 PM on Sunday in Reunion. 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 Reunion 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 Reunion
New York (United States)Sun, 12:30 PM8h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 9:30 AM11h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 12:30 PM8h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 5:30 PM3h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 6:30 PM2h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 8:30 PMSame time
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 12:30 AM4h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 1:30 AM5h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 2:30 AM6h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 4:30 AM8h 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 Reunion — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Reunion 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.

🏙️ Major Travel Hubs & Cities

The top 5 largest municipalities and urban transit hubs in Reunion by population. Listed with precise coordinates and population parameters. Direct links point to city directories containing localized map, geographic coordinates and neighborhood reference datasets.

City / Transit HubState / ProvinceTotal PopulationLatitudeLongitude
Saint-DenisReunion154,765-20.8823° N55.4504° E
Saint-PaulReunion105,240-21.0096° N55.2713° E
Saint-PierreReunion84,077-21.3393° N55.4781° E
Le TamponReunion81,943-21.2766° N55.5177° E
Saint-AndréReunion57,150-20.9633° N55.6503° E

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Reunion

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Reunion is the Taj Mahal (India), about 5,891 km away. Straight-line distances from Reunion to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India5,891 km3,660 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,110 km3,797 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,286 km5,149 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,261 km5,754 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,945 km6,179 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru13,184 km8,192 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,294 km10,125 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.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Reunion operates on 230V / 50Hz with Type C/E socket. Verify device voltage compatibility before travel — using a 110V appliance on a 220–240V supply permanently damages equipment. Pack the correct plug adapter for Reunion and, where voltage differs, a step-down voltage converter. Critical pre-travel check for electronics importers, corporate travellers, expats and supply chain teams shipping or operating equipment in Reunion.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
📊 Quick Facts
👥 Population Rank#163 of 249
📏 Area World Rank#180
🏙️ Population Density8,764,820.0 / km²
🌊 Land / Water Split100.0% / 0.0%
🏟 National Symbols of Reunion
💡 Emblem Story
The volcano represents Réunion volcanic origin, ocean represents island location, ship represents discovery
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✈️ Complete Travel Intelligence Guide for Reunion

⚡ Electrical Standards & Power Compatibility

Corporate travellers and electronics importers must verify voltage compatibility and plug type before visiting or shipping devices to Reunion. Using a 110V device on a 230V supply permanently damages equipment. Pack a universal travel adapter and a step-down voltage converter when needed. Reunion's electrical infrastructure follows international IEC standards. Plug types range from Type A (North America) to Type G (UK) — the correct adapter eliminates power compatibility issues across all device categories.

🚨 Emergency Services & Safety Preparedness

Store Reunion's police, ambulance and fire brigade numbers in your phone before arrival. In urgent situations, dialling the wrong number costs critical response minutes. Many countries have adopted universal emergency numbers (112 or 911) while others maintain separate dedicated lines for each service. Expatriates, logistics teams and field workers operating in Reunion should brief staff on local emergency protocols as part of operational risk management and business continuity planning.

🚗 Driving Rules, Road Safety & IDP Requirements

Roughly 35% of countries worldwide drive on the left — a direct result of British colonial infrastructure. Visitors and corporate fleet operators in Reunion must confirm the local driving side, road sign conventions, speed limits and International Driving Permit (IDP) requirements. Steering wheel position reflects road side — left-side driving countries use right-hand drive vehicles. Fleet managers dispatching vehicles across borders need this data for driver safety briefings and insurance compliance.

📊 Human Development Index (HDI) Explained

The HDI is a composite 0–1 score published annually by the UNDP, combining life expectancy at birth, mean years of schooling and gross national income per capita. Scores above 0.800 = Very High Development; 0.700–0.799 = High; 0.550–0.699 = Medium; below 0.550 = Low. Market analysts and strategic planners use HDI to evaluate workforce quality, consumer spending capacity and operational infrastructure maturity when assessing Reunion as a target market or investment destination.

💊 Healthcare, Life Expectancy & Workforce Planning

Life expectancy reflects the quality of a country's healthcare infrastructure, nutrition standards and public health investment. For HR directors, workforce planners and expatriate managers, high life expectancy indicates a healthy, productive talent pool and lower employee health-risk exposure. Companies relocating staff to Reunion use this metric to benchmark health insurance premiums, medical evacuation policies and employee wellness programmes in line with international corporate standards.

💰 GDP, Unemployment & Economic Intelligence

GDP per capita and unemployment rate are two of the most reliable indicators for evaluating consumer market potential. High GDP per capita = stronger consumer purchasing power and premium pricing viability. High unemployment = lower labour costs but also reduced consumer spending. Combine these with literacy rate data and local currency data to build a complete picture for talent acquisition strategy, retail pricing models, franchise expansion feasibility and market entry risk assessment for Reunion.

📋 How to Use This Travel Intelligence Page

⚡ Before You Travel:Check the plug type and voltage — buy the correct adapter in advance. Save all emergency numbers to your phone. Confirm driving side if you plan to rent a vehicle or operate a company fleet.
📊 Market Research Use:Use HDI, GDP per capita and population data to evaluate Reunion as a target market. Cross-reference life expectancy with literacy rate to assess workforce readiness and consumer behaviour patterns.
🌍 Operational Planning:Logistics teams and field operators use dialing code, time zone and internet domain data to configure VoIP systems, ERP settings and communication tools for seamless cross-border operations in Reunion.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Reunion MapView the Reunion satellite map with precise GPS coordinates and boundaries.
💰 Currency of ReunionCheck the official currency profile and live forex exchange rates.
📍 States & ProvincesExplore states and provinces of Reunion with coordinates and population data.