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Current Date And Time In Punto Fijo, Venezuela

Sunday, 26 July 2026
07:58:07 VET
State: Falcón
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 141,729
District: Municipio Carirubana

✈️ Punto Fijo, Falcón, Venezuela - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Punto Fijo, Falcón, 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 Punto Fijo.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Venezuela, which includes Punto Fijo, 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 Punto Fijo.

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 Punto Fijo. 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 Punto Fijo.

🚔
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 Punto Fijo for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Punto Fijo
Regional Airport • LSP
Josefa Camejo International Airport
Paraguaná, VE
11
km away
Nearest to Coro (Capital)
Regional Airport • CZE
José Leonardo Chirinos Airport
Coro, VE
1
km from Coro

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

✈️ How Far Is Punto Fijo From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Punto Fijo 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)3,248 km2,018 mi~ 4h 34m
Toronto (Canada)3,662 km2,275 mi~ 5h 03m
Los Angeles (United States)5,450 km3,386 mi~ 7h 10m
London (United Kingdom)7,618 km4,734 mi~ 9h 43m
Paris (France)7,758 km4,821 mi~ 9h 53m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,824 km7,969 mi~ 15h 50m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,004 km8,080 mi~ 16h 03m
Tokyo (Japan)13,885 km8,628 mi~ 17h 05m
Sydney (Australia)15,154 km9,416 mi~ 18h 35m
Singapore (Singapore)18,421 km11,446 mi~ 22h 25m

✈ 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 Punto Fijo, 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 Punto Fijo 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 Time7:58 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Punto Fijo to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:58 AM on Sunday in Punto Fijo. 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 Punto Fijo 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 Punto Fijo
New York (United States)Sun, 7:58 AMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 4:58 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 7:58 AMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 12:58 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 1:58 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 3:58 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 7:58 PM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 8:58 PM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 9:58 PM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 11:58 PM16h 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 Punto Fijo

Knowing which languages are used in Punto Fijo 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 Punto Fijo. 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
Punta Cardón (Falcón, Venezuela)3 mi4 kmSSW
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Judibana (Falcón, Venezuela)5 mi8 kmNNE
⬆️
Santa Cruz de los Taques (Falcón, Venezuela)10 mi16 kmNNW
⬆️
Pueblo Nuevo (Falcón, Venezuela)26 mi41 kmNE
⬆️
Urumaco (Falcón, Venezuela)34 mi55 kmSouth (S)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Punto Fijo

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Punto Fijo is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 2,199 km away. Straight-line distances from Punto Fijo 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), Mexico2,199 km1,366 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,776 km1,725 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,845 km3,011 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,542 km5,308 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,810 km6,717 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,192 km8,818 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,500 km9,010 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Punto Fijo's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Punto Fijo

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Punto Fijo

Punto Fijo 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 Punto Fijo

The closest airport to Punto Fijo is Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP), about 11 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 Punto Fijo From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Punto Fijo

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

🔎 Explore More About Punto Fijo

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Punto Fijo

What side of the road do people drive on in Punto Fijo?

Punto Fijo, 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 Punto Fijo use?

Punto Fijo 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 Punto Fijo?

In Punto Fijo, 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 Punto Fijo?

Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP) is the nearest airport to Punto Fijo, about 11 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Punto Fijo 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 Punto Fijo?

Punto Fijo shares the official and regional languages of Falcón 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 Punto Fijo?

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