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Current Date And Time In Costa Azul, Uruguay

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
00:50:51 UYT
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Population: 1,090
District: La Paloma

✈️ Costa Azul, Rocha Department, Uruguay - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Costa Azul, Rocha 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 Costa Azul.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Uruguay, which includes Costa Azul, 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 Costa Azul.

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 Costa Azul. 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 Costa Azul.

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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 Costa Azul for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Costa Azul
Regional Airport • PDP
Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport
Punta del Este, UY
90
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Costa Azul From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Costa Azul 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)8,621 km5,357 mi~ 10h 54m
Toronto (Canada)9,072 km5,637 mi~ 11h 25m
Los Angeles (United States)10,137 km6,299 mi~ 12h 41m
Auckland (New Zealand)10,594 km6,583 mi~ 13h 13m
Paris (France)10,833 km6,731 mi~ 13h 30m
London (United Kingdom)10,928 km6,790 mi~ 13h 36m
Sydney (Australia)11,953 km7,427 mi~ 14h 49m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,267 km8,244 mi~ 16h 21m
Singapore (Singapore)15,667 km9,735 mi~ 19h 11m
Tokyo (Japan)18,756 km11,654 mi~ 22h 49m

✈ 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 Costa Azul, 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 Costa Azul 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 Time12:50 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Costa Azul to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:50 AM on Wednesday in Costa Azul. 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 Costa Azul 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 Costa Azul
New York (United States)Tue, 11:50 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 8:50 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 11:50 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Wed, 4:50 AM4h ahead
Paris (France)Wed, 5:50 AM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 7:50 AM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 11:50 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 12:50 PM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 1:50 PM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 3:50 PM15h 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 Costa Azul — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Costa Azul 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
$ 40.22
UYU
€ 1 Euro
$ 45.82
UYU
£ 1 British Pound
$ 53.46
UYU
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 27.94
UYU
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 28.53
UYU

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 29, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Costa Azul

Knowing which languages are used in Costa Azul 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 Costa Azul. 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 Paloma (Rocha Department, Uruguay)2 mi4 kmSSW
⬆️
Rocha (Rocha Department, Uruguay)14 mi23 kmNW
⬆️
Castillos (Rocha Department, Uruguay)34 mi55 kmNNE
⬆️
Velázquez (Rocha Department, Uruguay)42 mi67 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
San Carlos (Maldonado, Uruguay)45 mi72 kmWSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Costa Azul

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Costa Azul is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 1,678 km away. Straight-line distances from Costa Azul 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, Brazil1,678 km1,042 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,020 km1,877 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,145 km4,440 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,881 km6,761 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,829 km7,350 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,422 km9,583 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China18,940 km11,769 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Costa Azul's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Costa Azul

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Costa Azul

Costa Azul 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 Costa Azul

The closest airport to Costa Azul is Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP), about 90 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 Costa Azul From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Costa Azul

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

🔎 Explore More About Costa Azul

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Costa Azul

What side of the road do people drive on in Costa Azul?

Costa Azul, 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 Costa Azul use?

Costa Azul 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 Costa Azul?

In Costa Azul, 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 Costa Azul?

Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP) is the nearest airport to Costa Azul, about 90 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Costa Azul 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 Costa Azul?

Costa Azul shares the official and regional languages of Rocha 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 Costa Azul?

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