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Point, Texas, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Point, United States

Sunday, 26 July 2026
13:47:27 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 834
District: Rains County

✈️ Point, Texas, United States - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Point, Texas, 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 Point.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in United States, which includes Point, 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 Point.

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 Point. 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 Point.

🚔
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 Point for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Point
Regional Airport
Van Zandt County Regional Airport
Wills Point, US
30
km away
Nearest to Austin (Capital)
International Airport • AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Austin, US
11
km from Austin

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

✈️ How Far Is Point From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Point 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
Toronto (Canada)1,863 km1,157 mi~ 2h 56m
Los Angeles (United States)2,074 km1,289 mi~ 3h 11m
New York (United States)2,122 km1,319 mi~ 3h 15m
London (United Kingdom)7,571 km4,704 mi~ 9h 39m
Paris (France)7,862 km4,885 mi~ 10h
Tokyo (Japan)10,447 km6,491 mi~ 13h 02m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,073 km7,502 mi~ 14h 57m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,865 km7,994 mi~ 15h 53m
Sydney (Australia)13,905 km8,640 mi~ 17h 07m
Singapore (Singapore)15,679 km9,742 mi~ 19h 12m

✈ 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 Point, 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 Point 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 Time1:47 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Point to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:47 PM on Sunday in Point. 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 Point 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 Point
New York (United States)Sun, 4:47 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 1:47 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 4:47 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 9:47 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 10:47 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 12:47 AM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 4:47 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 5:47 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 6:47 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 8:47 AM17h 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 Point — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Point 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
$ 0.6999
USD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 0.7097
USD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Point

Knowing which languages are used in Point 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 Point. 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
East Tawakoni (Texas, United States)5 mi8 kmSW
⬆️
Lone Oak (Texas, United States)6 mi10 kmNW
⬆️
Emory (Texas, United States)7 mi12 kmESE
⬆️
West Tawakoni (Texas, United States)10 mi15 kmWSW
⬆️
Cumby (Texas, United States)14 mi23 kmNorth (N)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Point

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Point is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,542 km away. Straight-line distances from Point to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico1,542 km958 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru5,693 km3,537 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,353 km5,190 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,944 km5,558 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China11,232 km6,979 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,315 km7,031 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,301 km8,265 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Point

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Point

Point 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 Point

The closest airport to Point is Van Zandt County Regional Airport, about 30 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 Point From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Point

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

🔎 Explore More About Point

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Point

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

Point, 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 Point use?

Point 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 Point?

In Point, 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 Point?

Van Zandt County Regional Airport is the nearest airport to Point, about 30 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Point 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 Point?

Point shares the official and regional languages of Texas 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 Point?

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