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Current Date And Time In Benavente, Spain

Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:56:03 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 19,119
District: Provincia de Zamora

✈️ Benavente, Castille and León, Spain - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Benavente, Castille and León, Spain 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 Benavente.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Spain, which includes Benavente, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Spain before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Spain's time zone +00:00 to +01:00, country calling code +34 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .ES. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Benavente.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00 to +01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+34
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.ES

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Spain — police 091, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Benavente. 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 Benavente.

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Police
091
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112
📞
General
112

📊 Spain At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.905
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
83.9
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.7%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$35,327
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
10.4%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Benavente
Regional Airport • LEN
León Airport
La Virgen del Camino, ES
65
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Benavente's exact coordinates.

✈️ How Far Is Benavente From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Benavente 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)986 km612 mi~ 1h 55m
London (United Kingdom)1,138 km707 mi~ 2h 05m
New York (United States)5,546 km3,446 mi~ 7h 16m
Toronto (Canada)5,805 km3,607 mi~ 7h 35m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,816 km3,614 mi~ 7h 36m
Los Angeles (United States)9,123 km5,669 mi~ 11h 29m
Tokyo (Japan)10,685 km6,640 mi~ 13h 19m
Singapore (Singapore)11,500 km7,146 mi~ 14h 17m
Sydney (Australia)17,805 km11,063 mi~ 21h 42m
Auckland (New Zealand)19,441 km12,080 mi~ 23h 37m

✈ 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 Benavente, Spain is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Benavente requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time3:56 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Benavente to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:56 PM on Sunday in Benavente. 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 Benavente 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 Benavente
New York (United States)Sun, 9:56 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:56 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:56 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:56 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 3:56 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:56 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:56 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:56 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:56 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:56 AM10h 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 Benavente — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Benavente 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 Benavente

Knowing which languages are used in Benavente 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):
SpanishCatalanGalicianOccitanBasque

🗣 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 Benavente. 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
Santa Cristina de la Polvorosa (Castille and León, Spain)2 mi3 kmWest (W)
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Villanueva de Azoague (Castille and León, Spain)2 mi3 kmSSE
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Santa Colomba de las Monjas (Castille and León, Spain)3 mi5 kmSouth (S)
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San Cristóbal de Entreviñas (Castille and León, Spain)4 mi6 kmNE
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Castrogonzalo (Castille and León, Spain)4 mi6 kmESE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Benavente

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Benavente is the Colosseum (Italy), about 1,500 km away. Straight-line distances from Benavente to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy1,500 km932 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,870 km2,405 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,538 km4,684 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,916 km4,919 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,188 km5,088 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,139 km5,679 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru9,165 km5,695 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

Benavente shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Castille and León and Spain. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Castille and León Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Castille and León, including major hub cities.
✈️ Spain Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Spain.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Benavente

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Benavente

Benavente keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Spain. 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 Benavente

The closest airport to Benavente is León Airport (LEN), about 65 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 Benavente From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Benavente

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

🔎 Explore More About Benavente

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Benavente

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

Benavente, like the rest of Spain, 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 Benavente use?

Benavente 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 Benavente?

In Benavente, reach police on 091, 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 Benavente?

León Airport (LEN) is the nearest airport to Benavente, about 65 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

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

What languages are spoken in Benavente?

Benavente shares the official and regional languages of Castille and León and Spain — 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 Benavente?

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