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Current Date And Time In Punta de Piedras, Venezuela

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:07:51 VET
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 31,886
District: Municipio Tubores

✈️ Punta de Piedras, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Punta de Piedras, Nueva Esparta, 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 Punta de Piedras.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Venezuela, which includes Punta de Piedras, 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 Punta de Piedras.

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 Punta de Piedras. 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 Punta de Piedras.

🚔
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 Punta de Piedras for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Punta de Piedras
International Airport • PMV
Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport
Isla Margarita, VE
14
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Punta de Piedras From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Punta de Piedras 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)3,455 km2,147 mi~ 4h 49m
Toronto (Canada)3,928 km2,441 mi~ 5h 22m
Los Angeles (United States)6,047 km3,757 mi~ 7h 52m
London (United Kingdom)7,272 km4,519 mi~ 9h 18m
Paris (France)7,382 km4,587 mi~ 9h 26m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,321 km7,656 mi~ 15h 15m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,490 km8,382 mi~ 16h 37m
Tokyo (Japan)14,267 km8,865 mi~ 17h 32m
Sydney (Australia)15,614 km9,702 mi~ 19h 07m
Singapore (Singapore)18,107 km11,251 mi~ 22h 03m

✈ 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 Punta de Piedras, 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 Punta de Piedras 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 Time12:07 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Punta de Piedras to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:07 PM on Wednesday in Punta de Piedras. 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 Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras
New York (United States)Wed, 12:07 PMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Wed, 9:07 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Wed, 12:07 PMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Wed, 5:07 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Wed, 6:07 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 8:07 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Thu, 12:07 AM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Thu, 1:07 AM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Thu, 2:07 AM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Thu, 4:07 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 Punta de Piedras

Knowing which languages are used in Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras. 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
Boca de Río (Nueva Esparta, Venezuela)7 mi12 kmNW
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La Guardia (Nueva Esparta, Venezuela)9 mi14 kmNE
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San Pedro de Coche (Nueva Esparta, Venezuela)11 mi17 kmSE
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San Juan Bautista (Nueva Esparta, Venezuela)13 mi21 kmNE
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Juan Griego (Nueva Esparta, Venezuela)15 mi25 kmNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Punta de Piedras

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Punta de Piedras is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 2,830 km away. Straight-line distances from Punta de Piedras 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), Mexico2,830 km1,759 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,834 km1,761 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,398 km2,733 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,094 km5,030 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,294 km6,397 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,134 km8,782 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,315 km8,895 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

Punta de Piedras shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Nueva Esparta and Venezuela. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Punta de Piedras's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Punta de Piedras

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Punta de Piedras

Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras

The closest airport to Punta de Piedras is Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV), about 14 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 Punta de Piedras From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Punta de Piedras

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

🔎 Explore More About Punta de Piedras

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Punta de Piedras

What side of the road do people drive on in Punta de Piedras?

Punta de Piedras, 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 Punta de Piedras use?

Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras?

In Punta de Piedras, 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 Punta de Piedras?

Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV) is the nearest airport to Punta de Piedras, about 14 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Punta de Piedras in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Punta de Piedras 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 Punta de Piedras?

Punta de Piedras shares the official and regional languages of Nueva Esparta 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 Punta de Piedras?

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