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Raposa, Maranhão, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Raposa, Brazil

Saturday, 25 July 2026
16:46:46 BRT
State: Maranhão
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 11,883
District: Pastos Bons

✈️ Raposa, Maranhão, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Raposa, 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 Raposa.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Raposa, 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 Raposa.

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 Raposa. 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 Raposa.

🚔
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 Raposa for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Raposa
Regional Airport • THE
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport
Teresina, BR
221
km away
Nearest to São Luís (Capital)
International Airport • SLZ
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
São Luís, BR
10
km from São Luís

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

✈️ How Far Is Raposa From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Raposa 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)6,071 km3,772 mi~ 7h 54m
Toronto (Canada)6,605 km4,104 mi~ 8h 31m
Paris (France)7,633 km4,743 mi~ 9h 44m
London (United Kingdom)7,691 km4,779 mi~ 9h 48m
Los Angeles (United States)8,968 km5,572 mi~ 11h 18m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,264 km6,999 mi~ 14h
Auckland (New Zealand)13,720 km8,525 mi~ 16h 53m
Sydney (Australia)15,241 km9,470 mi~ 18h 41m
Singapore (Singapore)16,421 km10,203 mi~ 20h 04m
Tokyo (Japan)16,749 km10,407 mi~ 20h 27m

✈ 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 Raposa, 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 Raposa 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 Time4:46 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Raposa to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:46 PM on Saturday in Raposa. 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 Raposa 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 Raposa
New York (United States)Sat, 3:46 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:46 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:46 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:46 PM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 9:46 PM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:46 PM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:46 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:46 AM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:46 AM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:46 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 Raposa — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Raposa 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 Raposa

Knowing which languages are used in Raposa 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 Raposa. 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
Sucupira do Norte (Maranhão, Brazil)3 mi5 kmNNW
⬆️
Pastos Bons (Maranhão, Brazil)9 mi15 kmSE
⬆️
Paraibano (Maranhão, Brazil)15 mi24 kmENE
⬆️
Mirador (Maranhão, Brazil)16 mi26 kmNW
⬆️
Nova Iorque (Maranhão, Brazil)18 mi29 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Raposa

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Raposa is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 1,830 km away. Straight-line distances from Raposa 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, Brazil1,830 km1,137 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,191 km1,983 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico5,713 km3,550 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,861 km4,885 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,388 km5,833 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,515 km8,398 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,767 km9,797 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

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

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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🧭 Raposa's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Raposa

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Raposa

Raposa 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 Raposa

The closest airport to Raposa is Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE), about 221 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 Raposa From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Raposa 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 Raposa gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Raposa

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

🔎 Explore More About Raposa

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Raposa

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

Raposa, 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 Raposa use?

Raposa 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 Raposa?

In Raposa, 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 Raposa?

Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) is the nearest airport to Raposa, about 221 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Raposa 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 Raposa?

Raposa 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 Raposa?

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