Belém to Georgetown by bus
Georgetown lies 1,411 km (877 mi) north-west of Belém, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 34 min including stops, over roughly 1,721 km (1,070 mi) of road.
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| Belém | Georgetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Guyana |
| Population | 1.5 million | 235,017 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Belem) | UTC-4 (America/Guyana) |
Clocks in Georgetown are 1 h behind Belém right now, so a 25 h 34 min journey lands only 24 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Georgetown
Crossing from Brazil into Guyana: money changes from the Real to the Dollar (GYD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +592; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648878 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648879.
Where to book buses from Belém to Georgetown
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Staying in Georgetown
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Common questions
How far is Georgetown from Belém?
1,411 km (877 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Belém; by road roughly 1,721 km (1,070 mi).
How long does it take to get from Belém to Georgetown by bus?
About 25 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belém and Georgetown?
Georgetown is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guyana against America/Belem).
What currency do I need in Georgetown?
The Dollar (GYD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.