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Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz, Brazil

Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:05:13 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 37,313
District: Santa Cruz

🌎 Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Santa Cruz, a city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Santa Cruz — 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

Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSanta Cruz
District / CountySanta Cruz
StateRio Grande do Norte
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population37,313
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Rio Grande do Norte#12 of 185 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 Meter230
In Feet755
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-6.23
Longitude-36.02
Decimal Degrees (DD)6.229° S 36.023° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)6° 13' 46" S 36° 1' 22" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)6° 13.77' S 36° 1.37' W
Location Context
Distance to Rio Grande do Norte Capital102 km East-Northeast of Natal
Nearest City in Another CountrySaint-Georges, French Guiana (2,082 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🔥 05:30 AM
Sunset🌅 05:27 PM
Day Length11h 56m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Fortaleza

Santa Cruz – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte

Santa Cruz is a city situated in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, within South America. It falls under Santa Cruz, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Santa Cruz 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 Rio Grande do Norte

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Santa Cruz

The latitude and longitude of Santa Cruz pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 230 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Santa Cruz on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz

Payments and pricing in Santa Cruz 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. › Santa Cruz exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Santa Cruz

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

📊 Santa Cruz's Standing Within Rio Grande do Norte

By recorded population, Santa Cruz ranks #12 of 185 cities in Rio Grande do Norte. It lies about 102 km East-Northeast of Natal, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Rio Grande do Norte market. › Cities near Santa Cruz

📊 How This Santa Cruz Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Rio Grande do Norte market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Santa Cruz. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Cruz

👥 What is the population of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has a recorded population of approximately 37,313 people. That places it #12 of 185 cities with population data in Rio Grande do Norte. Browse more cities in Rio Grande do Norte for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Santa Cruz in?

Santa Cruz sits within Santa Cruz, is part of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Santa Cruz in?

Santa Cruz keeps UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:30 AM and sets around 05:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Santa Cruz?

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

📍 How far is Santa Cruz from the state capital?

Santa Cruz is about 102 km East-Northeast of Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte. See cities near Santa Cruz for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Santa Cruz lands you closest to Saint-Georges, French Guiana, about 2,082 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Santa Cruz sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.