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La Paz, Montevideo Department, Uruguay – Uruguay Flag

Current Date And Time In La Paz, Uruguay

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
09:10:42 UYT
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)

✈️ La Paz, Montevideo Department, Uruguay - Travel Information


Plan your trip to La Paz, Montevideo Department, Uruguay 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 La Paz.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Uruguay, which includes La Paz, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Uruguay before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Uruguay's time zone -03:00, country calling code +598 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .UY. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in La Paz.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-03:00
📞 Country Calling Code+598
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.UY

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Uruguay — police 109, ambulance 105, fire brigade 104, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach La Paz. 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 La Paz.

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Police
109
🚑
Ambulance
105
🚒
Fire
104
📞
General
911

📊 Uruguay At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.809
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
78.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
98.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$23,907
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
7.5%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to La Paz for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to La Paz
Regional Airport
Ángel S. Adami International Airport
Montevideo, UY
5
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is La Paz From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Paz 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
New York (United States)8,586 km5,335 mi~ 10h 51m
Toronto (Canada)9,028 km5,610 mi~ 11h 22m
Los Angeles (United States)10,005 km6,217 mi~ 12h 31m
Auckland (New Zealand)10,467 km6,504 mi~ 13h 04m
Paris (France)10,950 km6,804 mi~ 13h 38m
London (United Kingdom)11,037 km6,858 mi~ 13h 44m
Sydney (Australia)11,868 km7,374 mi~ 14h 43m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,456 km8,361 mi~ 16h 35m
Singapore (Singapore)15,765 km9,796 mi~ 19h 18m
Tokyo (Japan)18,570 km11,539 mi~ 22h 36m

✈ 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 La Paz, Uruguay is set to Uruguay Standard Time (UYT) with a current offset of UTC -03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in La Paz requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneUruguay Standard Time (UYT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time9:10 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

💱 Money In La Paz — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in La Paz is the Uruguayan peso (UYU), 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
$ 40.17
UYU
€ 1 Euro
$ 45.63
UYU
£ 1 British Pound
$ 53.34
UYU
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 27.98
UYU
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 28.47
UYU

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 28, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In La Paz

Knowing which languages are used in La Paz 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):
Spanish

🗣 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 La Paz. 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
La Paz (Canelones, Uruguay)1 mi1 kmSSE
⬆️
Las Piedras (Canelones, Uruguay)2 mi2 kmNNE
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Abayuba (Montevideo Department, Uruguay)2 mi3 kmSE
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Progreso (Canelones, Uruguay)6 mi9 kmNorth (N)
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Pajas Blancas (Montevideo Department, Uruguay)7 mi11 kmWSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From La Paz

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to La Paz is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 1,821 km away. Straight-line distances from La Paz to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil1,821 km1,132 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,907 km1,807 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,047 km4,379 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy11,023 km6,849 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,006 km7,460 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,613 km9,701 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China19,091 km11,862 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

La Paz shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Montevideo Department and Uruguay. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Montevideo Department Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Montevideo Department, including major hub cities.
✈️ Uruguay Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Uruguay.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in La Paz, Uruguay runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F/L 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 La Paz and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in La Paz.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
LType L: Three round inline pins
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🧭 La Paz's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for La Paz

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in La Paz

La Paz keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Uruguay. 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 La Paz

The closest airport to La Paz is Ángel S. Adami International Airport, about 5 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 La Paz From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond La Paz

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

🔎 Explore More About La Paz

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To La Paz

What side of the road do people drive on in La Paz?

La Paz, like the rest of Uruguay, 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 La Paz use?

La Paz runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F/L 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 La Paz?

In La Paz, reach police on 109, ambulance on 105, fire brigade on 104, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to La Paz?

Ángel S. Adami International Airport is the nearest airport to La Paz, about 5 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

La Paz runs on Uruguay Standard Time (UTC -03:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in La Paz?

La Paz shares the official and regional languages of Montevideo Department and Uruguay — 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 La Paz?

No — La Paz uses the Uruguayan peso (UYU), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full La Paz currency page for live rates.