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Current Date And Time In La Guaira, Venezuela

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
08:11:20 VET
State: Vargas
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 25,259
District: Municipio Vargas

✈️ La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela - Travel Information


Plan your trip to La Guaira, Vargas, 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 La Guaira.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Venezuela, which includes La Guaira, 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 La Guaira.

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 La Guaira. 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 La Guaira.

🚔
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 La Guaira for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to La Guaira
International Airport • CCS
Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport
Maiquetía, VE
6
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is La Guaira From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Guaira 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)3,420 km2,125 mi~ 4h 46m
Toronto (Canada)3,866 km2,402 mi~ 5h 18m
Los Angeles (United States)5,811 km3,611 mi~ 7h 35m
London (United Kingdom)7,490 km4,654 mi~ 9h 34m
Paris (France)7,611 km4,729 mi~ 9h 42m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,599 km7,829 mi~ 15h 34m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,221 km8,215 mi~ 16h 18m
Tokyo (Japan)14,161 km8,799 mi~ 17h 25m
Sydney (Australia)15,357 km9,542 mi~ 18h 49m
Singapore (Singapore)18,338 km11,395 mi~ 22h 19m

✈ 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 La Guaira, 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 La Guaira 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 Time8:11 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From La Guaira to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:11 AM on Tuesday in La Guaira. 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 La Guaira 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 La Guaira
New York (United States)Tue, 8:11 AMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 5:11 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 8:11 AMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Tue, 1:11 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Tue, 2:11 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Tue, 4:11 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Tue, 8:11 PM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Tue, 9:11 PM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 10:11 PM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 12:11 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 La Guaira

Knowing which languages are used in La Guaira 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 La Guaira. 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
Maiquetía (Vargas, Venezuela)2 mi3 kmWSW
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Macuto (Vargas, Venezuela)2 mi4 kmEast (E)
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Caraballeda (Vargas, Venezuela)6 mi9 kmEast (E)
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Catia La Mar (Vargas, Venezuela)7 mi11 kmWest (W)
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Catia La Mar (Miranda, Venezuela)8 mi13 kmWest (W)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From La Guaira

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to La Guaira is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 2,569 km away. Straight-line distances from La Guaira 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), Mexico2,569 km1,597 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,714 km1,686 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,538 km2,820 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,351 km5,189 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,575 km6,571 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,340 km8,911 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,367 km8,927 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 La Guaira's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for La Guaira

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in La Guaira

La Guaira 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 La Guaira

The closest airport to La Guaira is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), about 6 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 La Guaira From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond La Guaira

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

🔎 Explore More About La Guaira

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To La Guaira

What side of the road do people drive on in La Guaira?

La Guaira, 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 La Guaira use?

La Guaira 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 La Guaira?

In La Guaira, 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 La Guaira?

Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) is the nearest airport to La Guaira, about 6 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

La Guaira 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 La Guaira?

La Guaira shares the official and regional languages of Vargas 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 La Guaira?

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