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Fray Bentos, Río Negro Department, Uruguay – Uruguay Flag

Current Date And Time In Fray Bentos, Uruguay

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
23:38:15 UYT
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Population: 23,279

✈️ Fray Bentos, Río Negro Department, Uruguay - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Fray Bentos, Río Negro 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 Fray Bentos.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Uruguay, which includes Fray Bentos, 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 Fray Bentos.

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 Fray Bentos. 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 Fray Bentos.

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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 Fray Bentos for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Fray Bentos
Regional Airport • GHU
Gualeguaychu Airport
Gualeguaychu, AR
31
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Fray Bentos From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fray Bentos 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)8,366 km5,198 mi~ 10h 36m
Toronto (Canada)8,800 km5,468 mi~ 11h 06m
Los Angeles (United States)9,741 km6,053 mi~ 12h 13m
Auckland (New Zealand)10,486 km6,516 mi~ 13h 05m
Paris (France)10,912 km6,780 mi~ 13h 35m
London (United Kingdom)10,985 km6,826 mi~ 13h 40m
Sydney (Australia)11,953 km7,427 mi~ 14h 49m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,610 km8,457 mi~ 16h 46m
Singapore (Singapore)16,021 km9,955 mi~ 19h 36m
Tokyo (Japan)18,345 km11,399 mi~ 22h 20m

✈ 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 Fray Bentos, 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 Fray Bentos 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 Time11:38 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Fray Bentos to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:38 PM on Tuesday in Fray Bentos. 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 Fray Bentos 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 Fray Bentos
New York (United States)Tue, 10:38 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 7:38 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 10:38 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Wed, 3:38 AM4h ahead
Paris (France)Wed, 4:38 AM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 6:38 AM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 10:38 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 11:38 AM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 12:38 PM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 2:38 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 Fray Bentos — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Fray Bentos 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
$ 40.23
UYU
€ 1 Euro
$ 45.83
UYU
£ 1 British Pound
$ 53.46
UYU
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 27.95
UYU
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 28.54
UYU

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Fray Bentos

Knowing which languages are used in Fray Bentos 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 Fray Bentos. 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
Gualeguaychú (Entre Rios, Argentina)14 mi23 kmWNW
⬆️
Nuevo Berlín (Río Negro Department, Uruguay)17 mi28 kmENE
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Mercedes (Soriano, Uruguay)19 mi30 kmESE
⬆️
Villa Soriano (Soriano, Uruguay)19 mi31 kmSouth (S)
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Dolores (Soriano, Uruguay)29 mi47 kmSouth (S)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Fray Bentos

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Fray Bentos is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 1,860 km away. Straight-line distances from Fray Bentos 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, Brazil1,860 km1,156 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,647 km1,645 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,790 km4,219 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy11,030 km6,854 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,104 km7,521 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,797 km9,816 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China19,065 km11,846 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Fray Bentos's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Fray Bentos

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Fray Bentos

Fray Bentos 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 Fray Bentos

The closest airport to Fray Bentos is Gualeguaychu Airport (GHU), about 31 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 Fray Bentos From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Fray Bentos

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

🔎 Explore More About Fray Bentos

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Fray Bentos

What side of the road do people drive on in Fray Bentos?

Fray Bentos, 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 Fray Bentos use?

Fray Bentos 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 Fray Bentos?

In Fray Bentos, 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 Fray Bentos?

Gualeguaychu Airport (GHU) is the nearest airport to Fray Bentos, about 31 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Fray Bentos 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 Fray Bentos?

Fray Bentos shares the official and regional languages of Río Negro 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 Fray Bentos?

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