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Paracatu, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Paracatu, Brazil

Friday, 14 August 2026
02:27:18 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 94,023
District: Paracatu

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Paracatu, 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 Paracatu — 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

Paracatu, Minas Gerais Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameParacatu
District / CountyParacatu
StateMinas Gerais
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population94,023
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Minas Gerais#37 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 Meter693
In Feet2,274
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-17.22
Longitude-46.87
Decimal Degrees (DD)17.222° S 46.875° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)17° 13' 20" S 46° 52' 29" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)17° 13.33' S 46° 52.48' W
Location Context
Distance to Minas Gerais Capital431 km Southeast of Belo Horizonte
Nearest City in Another CountrySalto del Guairá, Paraguay (1,084 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🔥 06:25 AM
Sunset🌅 05:58 PM
Day Length11h 33m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Sao_Paulo

Paracatu – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Paracatu, Minas Gerais

Paracatu is a city situated in Minas Gerais, Brazil, within South America. It falls under Paracatu, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Paracatu 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 Paracatu

The latitude and longitude of Paracatu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 693 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Paracatu on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Paracatu

Paracatu 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 Paracatu

Payments and pricing in Paracatu 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. › Paracatu exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Paracatu

To ring a number in Paracatu 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 Paracatu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Paracatu's Standing Within Minas Gerais

By recorded population, Paracatu ranks #37 of 849 cities in Minas Gerais. It lies about 431 km Southeast 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 Paracatu

📊 How This Paracatu Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Paracatu 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 Paracatu 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 Paracatu. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Paracatu

👥 What is the population of Paracatu?

Paracatu has a recorded population of approximately 94,023 people. That places it #37 of 849 cities with population data in Minas Gerais. Browse more cities in Minas Gerais for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Paracatu in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Paracatu in?

Paracatu keeps UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:25 AM and sets around 05:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Paracatu?

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

📍 How far is Paracatu from the state capital?

Paracatu is about 431 km Southeast of Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais. See cities near Paracatu for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Paracatu lands you closest to Salto del Guairá, Paraguay, about 1,084 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Paracatu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.