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Current Date And Time In Șumal, Romania

Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:48:21 EEST
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 661
District: Comuna Marca

✈️ Șumal, Sălaj County, Romania - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Șumal, Sălaj County, Romania 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 Șumal.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Romania, which includes Șumal, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Romania before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Romania's time zone +02:00, country calling code +40 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .RO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Șumal.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+40
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.RO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Romania — police 112, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Șumal. 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 Șumal.

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Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112
📞
General
112

📊 Romania At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.821
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
76.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.2%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$20,080
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.0%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Șumal
Regional Airport • SUJ
Satu Mare International Airport
Satu Mare, RO
53
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Șumal From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Șumal 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)1,508 km937 mi~ 2h 31m
London (United Kingdom)1,701 km1,057 mi~ 2h 45m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,777 km2,347 mi~ 5h 12m
New York (United States)7,244 km4,501 mi~ 9h 16m
Toronto (Canada)7,347 km4,565 mi~ 9h 24m
Tokyo (Japan)8,870 km5,512 mi~ 11h 11m
Singapore (Singapore)9,238 km5,740 mi~ 11h 37m
Los Angeles (United States)10,162 km6,314 mi~ 12h 42m
Sydney (Australia)15,519 km9,643 mi~ 19h
Auckland (New Zealand)17,462 km10,851 mi~ 21h 18m

✈ 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 Șumal, Romania is set to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Șumal requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (03:00) to October 25 (04:00).
🕒 Current Local Time7:48 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Șumal to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:48 PM on Saturday in Șumal. 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 Șumal 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 Șumal
New York (United States)Sat, 12:48 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:48 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:48 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:48 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:48 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:48 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:48 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:48 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:48 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:48 AM9h 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 Șumal — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Șumal is the Romanian leu (RON), written as lei. 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
lei 4.59
RON
€ 1 Euro
lei 5.22
RON
£ 1 British Pound
lei 6.11
RON
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
lei 3.20
RON
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
lei 3.25
RON

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Șumal

Knowing which languages are used in Șumal 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):
Romanian

🗣 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 Șumal. 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
Balc (Bihor County, Romania)2 mi2 kmWest (W)
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Suplacu de Barcău (Bihor County, Romania)2 mi4 kmSW
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Foglaş (Bihor County, Romania)3 mi4 kmSW
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Camăr (Sălaj County, Romania)3 mi4 kmENE
⬆️
Almașu Mare (Bihor County, Romania)4 mi6 kmNNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Șumal

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Șumal is the Colosseum (Italy), about 997 km away. Straight-line distances from Șumal to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy997 km619 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,184 km1,357 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,265 km3,271 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,072 km4,394 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,812 km6,097 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,200 km6,338 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,461 km7,121 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

Șumal shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Sălaj County and Romania. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Sălaj County Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Sălaj County, including major hub cities.
✈️ Romania Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Romania.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Șumal

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Șumal

Șumal keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Romania. 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 Șumal

The closest airport to Șumal is Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ), about 53 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 Șumal From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Șumal

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

🔎 Explore More About Șumal

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Șumal

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

Șumal, like the rest of Romania, 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 Șumal use?

Șumal 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 Șumal?

In Șumal, 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 Șumal?

Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ) is the nearest airport to Șumal, about 53 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Șumal runs on Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Șumal?

Șumal shares the official and regional languages of Sălaj County and Romania — 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 Șumal?

No — Șumal uses the Romanian leu (RON), symbol lei. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Șumal currency page for live rates.