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Current Date And Time In Barrancas, Venezuela

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
14:45:19 VET
State: Barinas
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 24,354
District: Municipio Cruz Paredes

✈️ Barrancas, Barinas, Venezuela - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Barrancas, Barinas, Venezuela 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 Barrancas.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Venezuela, which includes Barrancas, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Venezuela before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Venezuela's time zone -04:00, country calling code +58 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .VE. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Barrancas.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+58
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.VE

🚨 Emergency Numbers

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

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

📊 Venezuela At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.691
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
72.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
97.2%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,218
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
5.3%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Barrancas
Regional Airport • BNS
Barinas Airport
Barinas, VE
21
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Barrancas From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Barrancas 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)3,573 km2,220 mi~ 4h 57m
Toronto (Canada)3,982 km2,474 mi~ 5h 26m
Los Angeles (United States)5,650 km3,511 mi~ 7h 24m
London (United Kingdom)7,866 km4,888 mi~ 10h
Paris (France)7,994 km4,968 mi~ 10h 09m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,820 km7,966 mi~ 15h 50m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,002 km8,079 mi~ 16h 03m
Tokyo (Japan)14,171 km8,806 mi~ 17h 25m
Sydney (Australia)14,959 km9,295 mi~ 18h 21m
Singapore (Singapore)18,704 km11,622 mi~ 22h 45m

✈ 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 Barrancas, Venezuela is set to Venezuelan Standard Time (VET) with a current offset of UTC -04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Barrancas requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneVenezuelan Standard Time (VET)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time2:45 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Barrancas to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:45 PM on Tuesday in Barrancas. 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 Barrancas 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 Barrancas
New York (United States)Tue, 2:45 PMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 11:45 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 2:45 PMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Tue, 7:45 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Tue, 8:45 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Tue, 10:45 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 2:45 AM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 3:45 AM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 4:45 AM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 6:45 AM16h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Barrancas

Knowing which languages are used in Barrancas 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 Barrancas. 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 Yuca (Barinas, Venezuela)5 mi9 kmWSW
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Veguitas (Barinas, Venezuela)9 mi14 kmENE
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Boconoito (Portuguesa, Venezuela)10 mi17 kmENE
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Los Guasimitos (Barinas, Venezuela)11 mi18 kmSW
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Obispos (Barinas, Venezuela)11 mi18 kmSouth (S)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Barrancas

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Barrancas is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 2,382 km away. Straight-line distances from Barrancas 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), Mexico2,382 km1,480 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,454 km1,525 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,584 km2,848 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,747 km5,435 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,978 km6,822 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,516 km9,020 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,747 km9,164 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

Barrancas shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Barinas and Venezuela. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Barinas Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Barinas, including major hub cities.
✈️ Venezuela Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Venezuela.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Barrancas

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Barrancas

Barrancas keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Venezuela. 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 Barrancas

The closest airport to Barrancas is Barinas Airport (BNS), about 21 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 Barrancas From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Barrancas

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

🔎 Explore More About Barrancas

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Barrancas

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

Barrancas, like the rest of Venezuela, 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 Barrancas use?

Barrancas 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 Barrancas?

In Barrancas, 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 Barrancas?

Barinas Airport (BNS) is the nearest airport to Barrancas, about 21 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Barrancas runs on Venezuelan Standard Time (UTC -04:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Barrancas?

Barrancas shares the official and regional languages of Barinas and Venezuela — 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 Barrancas?

No — Barrancas uses the Venezuelan bolívar (VEF), symbol Bs. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Barrancas currency page for live rates.