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Oiapoque, Amapá, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Oiapoque, Brazil

Sunday, 26 July 2026
01:43:51 BRT
State: Amapá
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 27,482
District: Oiapoque

✈️ Oiapoque, Amapá, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Oiapoque, Amapá, Brazil using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Oiapoque.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Oiapoque with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Oiapoque — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Oiapoque, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Brazil before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Brazil's time zone -05:00 to -02:00, country calling code +55 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .BR. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Oiapoque.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-05:00 to -02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+55
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.BR

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Brazil — police 190, ambulance 192, fire brigade 193. Store these in your phone before you reach Oiapoque. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Oiapoque.

🚔
Police
190
🚑
Ambulance
192
🚒
Fire
193

📊 Brazil At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Brazil — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.754
High
👤
Life Expectancy
76.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
94.7%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$10,311
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Brazil development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Oiapoque for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Oiapoque
Regional Airport • OYK
Oiapoque Airport
Oiapoque, BR
4
km away
Nearest to Macapá (Capital)
Regional Airport • MCP
Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport
Macapá, BR
1
km from Macapá

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Oiapoque's exact coordinates, or Macapá's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Oiapoque From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Oiapoque to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)4,661 km2,896 mi~ 6h 14m
Toronto (Canada)5,188 km3,224 mi~ 6h 51m
London (United Kingdom)7,124 km4,427 mi~ 9h 08m
Paris (France)7,143 km4,439 mi~ 9h 09m
Los Angeles (United States)7,604 km4,725 mi~ 9h 42m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,532 km7,166 mi~ 14h 19m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,019 km8,711 mi~ 17h 15m
Tokyo (Japan)15,461 km9,607 mi~ 18h 56m
Sydney (Australia)15,912 km9,887 mi~ 19h 28m
Singapore (Singapore)17,249 km10,718 mi~ 21h 03m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Oiapoque, Brazil is set to Brasilia Time (BRT) with a current offset of UTC -03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Oiapoque requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneBrasilia Time (BRT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time1:43 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Oiapoque to Major World Cities

It is currently 1:43 AM on Sunday in Oiapoque. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Oiapoque right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Oiapoque
New York (United States)Sun, 12:43 AM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:43 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 12:43 AM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 5:43 AM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 6:43 AM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 8:43 AM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:43 PM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:43 PM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:43 PM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:43 PM15h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Oiapoque — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Oiapoque is the Brazilian real (BRL), written as R$. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
R$ 5.09
BRL
€ 1 Euro
R$ 5.79
BRL
£ 1 British Pound
R$ 6.78
BRL
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
R$ 3.55
BRL
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
R$ 3.61
BRL

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Oiapoque

Knowing which languages are used in Oiapoque helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
GermanEast PomeranianHunsrückischTalianNheengatuBaniwaTucanoGuaraní
National language(s):
Portuguese

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Oiapoque. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Saint-Georges (Guyane, French Guiana)4 mi6 kmNE
⬆️
Régina (Guyane, French Guiana)38 mi62 kmNNW
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Roura (Guyane, French Guiana)70 mi112 kmNNW
⬆️
Matoury (Guyane, French Guiana)77 mi124 kmNNW
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Rémire (Guyane, French Guiana)78 mi126 kmNNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Oiapoque

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Oiapoque is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 2,967 km away. Straight-line distances from Oiapoque to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,967 km1,844 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil3,123 km1,941 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico4,391 km2,728 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,617 km4,733 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,531 km5,922 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,630 km8,469 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,946 km9,287 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Oiapoque shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Amapá and Brazil. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Amapá Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Amapá, including major hub cities.
✈️ Brazil Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Brazil.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Oiapoque, Brazil runs at 127 V / 220V / 60Hz using Type C/N socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Oiapoque and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Oiapoque.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage127 V / 220 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
NType N: Two round pins (IEC standard)
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🧭 Oiapoque's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Oiapoque

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Oiapoque. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Oiapoque — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Oiapoque

Oiapoque keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Brazil. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Oiapoque

The closest airport to Oiapoque is Oiapoque Airport (OYK), about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Oiapoque From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Oiapoque needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Oiapoque gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Oiapoque

Oiapoque rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Oiapoque — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Oiapoque

ℹ️ Oiapoque OverviewSee the full profile of Oiapoque — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Oiapoque MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Oiapoque for distance and direction.
💰 Oiapoque CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Oiapoque

What side of the road do people drive on in Oiapoque?

Oiapoque, like the rest of Brazil, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Oiapoque use?

Oiapoque runs on 127 V / 220V / 60Hz power through Type C/N sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Oiapoque?

In Oiapoque, reach police on 190, ambulance on 192, fire brigade on 193. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Oiapoque?

Oiapoque Airport (OYK) is the nearest airport to Oiapoque, about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Oiapoque in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Oiapoque runs on Brasilia Time (UTC -05:00 to -02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Oiapoque?

Oiapoque shares the official and regional languages of Amapá and Brazil — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Oiapoque?

No — Oiapoque uses the Brazilian real (BRL), symbol R$. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Oiapoque currency page for live rates.