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Matões do Norte, Maranhão, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Matões do Norte, Brazil

Sunday, 26 July 2026
09:51:29 BRT
State: Maranhão
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 17,432
District: Matões do Norte

✈️ Matões do Norte, Maranhão, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Matões do Norte, Maranhão, 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 Matões do Norte.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Matões do Norte 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 Matões do Norte — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Matões do Norte, 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 Matões do Norte.

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 Matões do Norte. 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 Matões do Norte.

🚔
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 Matões do Norte for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Matões do Norte
International Airport • SLZ
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
São Luís, BR
122
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Matões do Norte's exact coordinates, or São Luís's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Matões do Norte From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Matões do Norte 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)5,768 km3,584 mi~ 7h 32m
Toronto (Canada)6,305 km3,918 mi~ 8h 10m
Paris (France)7,380 km4,586 mi~ 9h 26m
London (United Kingdom)7,427 km4,615 mi~ 9h 29m
Los Angeles (United States)8,746 km5,434 mi~ 11h 02m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,168 km6,939 mi~ 13h 53m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,948 km8,667 mi~ 17h 10m
Sydney (Australia)15,529 km9,649 mi~ 19h 01m
Tokyo (Japan)16,426 km10,207 mi~ 20h 04m
Singapore (Singapore)16,493 km10,248 mi~ 20h 09m

✈ 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 Matões do Norte, 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 Matões do Norte 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 Time9:51 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Matões do Norte to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:51 AM on Sunday in Matões do Norte. 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 Matões do Norte 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 Matões do Norte
New York (United States)Sun, 8:51 AM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 5:51 AM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 8:51 AM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 1:51 PM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 2:51 PM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 4:51 PM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 8:51 PM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 9:51 PM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 10:51 PM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 12:51 AM15h 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 Matões do Norte — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Matões do Norte 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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Matões do Norte

Knowing which languages are used in Matões do Norte 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 Matões do Norte. 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
Miranda do Norte (Maranhão, Brazil)5 mi8 kmNNW
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Cantanhede (Maranhão, Brazil)12 mi20 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Arari (Maranhão, Brazil)20 mi32 kmNW
⬆️
Itapecuru Mirim (Maranhão, Brazil)21 mi34 kmNE
⬆️
Pirapemas (Maranhão, Brazil)24 mi38 kmESE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Matões do Norte

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Matões do Norte is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 2,153 km away. Straight-line distances from Matões do Norte to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil2,153 km1,338 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,252 km2,021 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico5,507 km3,422 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,649 km4,753 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,257 km5,752 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,397 km8,324 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,490 km9,625 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Matões do Norte, 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 Matões do Norte and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Matões do Norte.

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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🧭 Matões do Norte's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Matões do Norte

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Matões do Norte. 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 Matões do Norte — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Matões do Norte

Matões do Norte 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 Matões do Norte

The closest airport to Matões do Norte is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), about 122 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 Matões do Norte From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Matões do Norte 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 Matões do Norte gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Matões do Norte

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

🔎 Explore More About Matões do Norte

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Matões do Norte

What side of the road do people drive on in Matões do Norte?

Matões do Norte, 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 Matões do Norte use?

Matões do Norte 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 Matões do Norte?

In Matões do Norte, 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 Matões do Norte?

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) is the nearest airport to Matões do Norte, about 122 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Matões do Norte in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Matões do Norte 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 Matões do Norte?

Matões do Norte shares the official and regional languages of Maranhão 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 Matões do Norte?

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