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Current Date And Time In Colón, Venezuela

Sunday, 26 July 2026
09:15:29 VET
State: Táchira
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 62,513
District: Municipio Ayacucho

✈️ Colón, Táchira, Venezuela - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Colón, Táchira, 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 Colón.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Venezuela, which includes Colón, 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 Colón.

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 Colón. 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 Colón.

🚔
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 Colón for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Colón
Regional Airport • LFR
La Fria Airport
23
km away
Nearest to San Cristóbal (Capital)
Regional Airport • SCI
Paramillo Airport
San Cristóbal, VE
5
km from San Cristóbal

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

✈️ How Far Is Colón From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Colón 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)3,638 km2,261 mi~ 5h 02m
Toronto (Canada)4,021 km2,499 mi~ 5h 29m
Los Angeles (United States)5,514 km3,426 mi~ 7h 14m
London (United Kingdom)8,077 km5,019 mi~ 10h 15m
Paris (France)8,212 km5,103 mi~ 10h 25m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,581 km7,818 mi~ 15h 33m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,243 km8,229 mi~ 16h 20m
Tokyo (Japan)14,118 km8,772 mi~ 17h 22m
Sydney (Australia)14,724 km9,149 mi~ 18h 04m
Singapore (Singapore)18,885 km11,734 mi~ 22h 58m

✈ 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 Colón, 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 Colón 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 Time9:15 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Colón to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:15 AM on Sunday in Colón. 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 Colón 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 Colón
New York (United States)Sun, 9:15 AMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:15 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:15 AMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:15 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 3:15 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:15 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:15 PM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:15 PM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:15 PM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:15 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 Colón

Knowing which languages are used in Colón 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 Colón. 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
San Juan de Colon (Táchira, Venezuela)1 mi1 kmNE
⬆️
Michelena (Táchira, Venezuela)5 mi9 kmSSE
⬆️
Lobatera (Táchira, Venezuela)7 mi11 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Las Mesas (Táchira, Venezuela)12 mi19 kmNE
⬆️
La Fría (Táchira, Venezuela)13 mi20 kmNorth (N)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Colón

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Colón is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 2,247 km away. Straight-line distances from Colón 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), Mexico2,247 km1,396 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,357 km1,465 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,675 km2,905 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,979 km5,579 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,221 km6,973 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,568 km9,052 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,960 km9,296 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Colón

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Colón

Colón 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 Colón

The closest airport to Colón is La Fria Airport (LFR), about 23 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 Colón From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Colón

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

🔎 Explore More About Colón

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Colón

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

Colón, 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 Colón use?

Colón 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 Colón?

In Colón, 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 Colón?

La Fria Airport (LFR) is the nearest airport to Colón, about 23 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Colón 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 Colón?

Colón shares the official and regional languages of Táchira 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 Colón?

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