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Current Date And Time In Lata, Solomon Islands

Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:51:58 SBT
Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (SBT)
Population: 553
District: Luva Station

✈️ Lata, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Lata, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands 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 Lata.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Solomon Islands, which includes Lata, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Solomon Islands before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Solomon Islands's time zone +11:00, country calling code +677 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .SB. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Lata.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+11:00
📞 Country Calling Code+677
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.SB

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Solomon Islands — police 999, ambulance 111, fire brigade 988, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Lata. 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 Lata.

🚔
Police
999
🚑
Ambulance
111
🚒
Fire
988
📞
General
911

📊 Solomon Islands At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.564
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
70.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
76.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,934
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
1.4%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Lata
Local Airport • SCZ
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, SB
1
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • ZGU
Gaua Island Airport
Gaua Island, VU
434
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Lata From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lata 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
Sydney (Australia)2,971 km1,846 mi~ 4h 15m
Auckland (New Zealand)3,041 km1,890 mi~ 4h 20m
Tokyo (Japan)5,844 km3,632 mi~ 7h 38m
Singapore (Singapore)6,983 km4,339 mi~ 8h 58m
Los Angeles (United States)9,412 km5,849 mi~ 11h 49m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,567 km7,809 mi~ 15h 32m
Toronto (Canada)12,817 km7,964 mi~ 15h 50m
New York (United States)13,314 km8,273 mi~ 16h 25m
London (United Kingdom)15,304 km9,509 mi~ 18h 45m
Paris (France)15,506 km9,635 mi~ 19h

✈ 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 Lata, Solomon Islands is set to Solomon Islands Time (SBT) with a current offset of UTC +11:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Lata requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneSolomon Islands Time (SBT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +11:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time12:51 AM on Thursday, August 13, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Lata to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:51 AM on Thursday in Lata. 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 Lata 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 Lata
New York (United States)Wed, 9:51 AM15h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Wed, 6:51 AM18h behind
Toronto (Canada)Wed, 9:51 AM15h behind
London (United Kingdom)Wed, 2:51 PM10h behind
Paris (France)Wed, 3:51 PM9h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 5:51 PM7h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 9:51 PM3h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 10:51 PM2h behind
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 11:51 PM1h behind
Auckland (New Zealand)Thu, 1:51 AM1h 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 Lata — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Lata is the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD), 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
$ 8.07
SBD
€ 1 Euro
$ 9.32
SBD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 10.92
SBD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 5.72
SBD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 5.80
SBD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 12, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Lata

Knowing which languages are used in Lata 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):
English

🗣 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 Lata. 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
Sola (Torba, Vanuatu)248 mi399 kmSSE
⬆️
Kirakira (Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands)264 mi425 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Port-Olry (Sanma, Vanuatu)310 mi499 kmSSE
⬆️
Hog Harbour (Sanma, Vanuatu)317 mi510 kmSSE
⬆️
Luganville (Sanma, Vanuatu)344 mi553 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Lata

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Lata is the Great Wall of China (China), about 7,641 km away. Straight-line distances from Lata to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,641 km4,748 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India10,331 km6,419 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,039 km7,481 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru13,051 km8,110 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan14,458 km8,984 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,116 km9,393 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy15,684 km9,746 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

Lata shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Temotu Province and Solomon Islands. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Temotu Province Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Temotu Province, including major hub cities.
✈️ Solomon Islands Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Solomon Islands.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Lata, Solomon Islands runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type I 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 Lata and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Lata.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
IType I: Two or three flat angled pins
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🧭 Lata's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Lata

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Lata

Lata keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Solomon Islands. 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 Lata

The closest airport to Lata is Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ), about 1 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 Lata From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Lata

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

🔎 Explore More About Lata

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Lata

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

Lata, like the rest of Solomon Islands, drives on the Left. 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 Lata use?

Lata runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type I 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 Lata?

In Lata, reach police on 999, ambulance on 111, fire brigade on 988, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Lata?

Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) is the nearest airport to Lata, about 1 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Lata runs on Solomon Islands Time (UTC +11:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Lata?

Lata shares the official and regional languages of Temotu Province and Solomon Islands — 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 Lata?

No — Lata uses the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Lata currency page for live rates.