Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Asunción uses the PYG (₲) and Macau uses the MOP (P). Language shifts too — Guaraní in Asunción, Portuguese in Macau. Be careful behind the wheel: Asunción drives on the right, Macau on the left.
- Country
- Paraguay
- Capital
- Asunción
- Currency
- Paraguayan guaraní (PYG · ₲)
- Language
- Guaraní, Spanish
- Calling code
- +595
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Macau
- Capital
- —
- Currency
- Macanese pataca (MOP · P)
- Language
- Portuguese, Chinese
- Calling code
- +853
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Asunción and Macau?
Asunción is 11 hours ahead of Macau. Asunción runs on GMT-3 and Macau on GMT+8. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Asunción from Macau?
About 19,049 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 22h 55m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Asunción and Macau use?
Asunción uses the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG, ₲); Macau uses the Macanese pataca (MOP, P). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Asunción from Macau?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +595, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Asunción and Macau?
Asunción primarily speaks Guaraní, Spanish; Macau speaks Portuguese, Chinese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Asunción and Macau drive on the same side of the road?
No. Paraguay drives on the right, Macau on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.