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Current Date And Time In Barrow, United States

Saturday, 25 July 2026
09:35:46 PDT
State: Alaska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)

✈️ Barrow, Alaska, United States - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Barrow, Alaska, United States 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 Barrow.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in United States, which includes Barrow, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for United States before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers United States's time zone -10:00 to -05:00, country calling code +1 (exit prefix 011) and country internet domain .US. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Barrow.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-10:00 to -05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+1
☎️ International Exit Prefix011
🌐 Internet Domain.US

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for United States — police 911, ambulance 911, fire brigade 911, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Barrow. 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 Barrow.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
911
📞
General
911

📊 United States At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.921
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
78.9
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.4%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$84,534
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
4.2%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Barrow
Regional Airport • BRW
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport
Utqiaġvik, US
1
km away
Nearest to Juneau (Capital)
Regional Airport • JNU
Juneau International Airport
Juneau, US
11
km from Juneau

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

✈️ How Far Is Barrow From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Barrow 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
Los Angeles (United States)4,717 km2,931 mi~ 6h 18m
Toronto (Canada)5,028 km3,124 mi~ 6h 40m
Tokyo (Japan)5,344 km3,320 mi~ 7h 02m
New York (United States)5,513 km3,426 mi~ 7h 14m
London (United Kingdom)6,236 km3,875 mi~ 8h 05m
Paris (France)6,553 km4,072 mi~ 8h 28m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)9,001 km5,593 mi~ 11h 20m
Singapore (Singapore)10,199 km6,337 mi~ 12h 45m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,233 km7,602 mi~ 15h 09m
Sydney (Australia)12,380 km7,693 mi~ 15h 19m

✈ 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 Barrow, United States is set to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) with a current offset of UTC -07:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Barrow requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZonePacific Daylight Time (PDT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -07:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 08 (02:00) to November 01 (02:00).
🕒 Current Local Time9:35 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In Barrow — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Barrow is the United States dollar (USD), 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 Euro
$ 1.14
USD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.33
USD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 0.6980
USD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 0.7091
USD

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Barrow

Knowing which languages are used in Barrow 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):
EnglishInupiaqSiberian YupikCentral Alaskan Yup'ikAlutiiqUnanganDena'inaDeg XinagHolikachukKoyukonUpper KuskokwimGwich'inTananaUpper TananaTanacrossHänAhtnaEyakTlingitHaidaTsimshianHawaiianCherokeeSamoanChamorroCarolinianSpanishFrench

🗣 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 Barrow. 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
Utqiagvik (Alaska, United States)0 mi0 kmNW
⬆️
Wainwright (Alaska, United States)86 mi138 kmWSW
⬆️
Noorvik (Alaska, United States)325 mi523 kmSSW
⬆️
Selawik (Alaska, United States)333 mi537 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Barrow

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Barrow is the Great Wall of China (China), about 5,704 km away. Straight-line distances from Barrow 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), China5,704 km3,544 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,063 km4,389 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,401 km4,599 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India8,278 km5,143 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,675 km5,390 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,189 km6,952 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,252 km8,234 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

Barrow shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Alaska and United States. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Alaska Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Alaska, including major hub cities.
✈️ United States Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for United States.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Barrow, United States runs at 120V / 60Hz using Type A/B 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 Barrow and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Barrow.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage120 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Barrow's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Barrow

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Barrow

Barrow keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of United States. 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 Barrow

The closest airport to Barrow is Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW), 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 Barrow From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Barrow

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

🔎 Explore More About Barrow

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Barrow

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

Barrow, like the rest of United States, 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 Barrow use?

Barrow runs on 120V / 60Hz power through Type A/B 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 Barrow?

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

What is the closest airport to Barrow?

Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) is the nearest airport to Barrow, about 1 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Barrow runs on Pacific Daylight Time (UTC -10:00 to -05:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Barrow?

Barrow shares the official and regional languages of Alaska and United States — 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 Barrow?

No — Barrow uses the United States dollar (USD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Barrow currency page for live rates.