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Current Date And Time In Araponga, Brazil

Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:26:50 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 8,048
District: Araponga

🌎 Araponga, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Araponga, a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Araponga — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Araponga, Minas Gerais Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAraponga
District / CountyAraponga
StateMinas Gerais
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population8,048
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Minas Gerais#427 of 849 cities with population data
Currency
NameBrazilian Real
Code ISO-4217BRL
SymbolR$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+55
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.br
Elevation
In Meter961
In Feet3,153
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-20.67
Longitude-42.52
Decimal Degrees (DD)20.667° S 42.521° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)20° 40' 0" S 42° 31' 15" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)20° 40' S 42° 31.25' W
Location Context
Distance to Minas Gerais Capital169 km West-Northwest of Belo Horizonte
Nearest City in Another CountrySalto del Guairá, Paraguay (1,269 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-05:00 to -02:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:12 AM
Sunset🌅 05:37 PM
Day Length11h 24m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Sao_Paulo

Araponga – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Araponga, Minas Gerais

Araponga is a city situated in Minas Gerais, Brazil, within South America. It falls under Araponga, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Araponga as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Minas Gerais

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Araponga

The latitude and longitude of Araponga pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 961 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Araponga on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Araponga

Araponga runs on UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Araponga

Payments and pricing in Araponga run on Brazilian Real (BRL), shown with the symbol R$. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Araponga exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Araponga

To ring a number in Araponga from outside Brazil, dial +55 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Araponga and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Araponga's Standing Within Minas Gerais

By recorded population, Araponga ranks #427 of 849 cities in Minas Gerais. It lies about 169 km West-Northwest of Belo Horizonte, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Minas Gerais market. › Cities near Araponga

📊 How This Araponga Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Araponga into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Araponga to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Minas Gerais market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Araponga. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Araponga

👥 What is the population of Araponga?

Araponga has a recorded population of approximately 8,048 people. That places it #427 of 849 cities with population data in Minas Gerais. Browse more cities in Minas Gerais for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Araponga in?

Araponga sits within Araponga, is part of Minas Gerais in Brazil. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Araponga in?

Araponga keeps UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:12 AM and sets around 05:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Araponga?

Businesses and shops in Araponga price in Brazilian real (BRL), written with the symbol R$. Check live rates on our Araponga currency page.

📍 How far is Araponga from the state capital?

Araponga is about 169 km West-Northwest of Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais. See cities near Araponga for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Araponga lands you closest to Salto del Guairá, Paraguay, about 1,269 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Araponga sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.