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Araguanã, Maranhão, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Araguanã, Brazil

Saturday, 25 July 2026
17:52:31 BRT
State: Maranhão
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 11,181
District: Araguanã

✈️ Araguanã, Maranhão, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Araguanã, 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 Araguanã.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Araguanã, 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 Araguanã.

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 Araguanã. 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 Araguanã.

🚔
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 Araguanã for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Araguanã
International Airport • SLZ
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
São Luís, BR
163
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Araguanã From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Araguanã 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)5,643 km3,507 mi~ 7h 23m
Toronto (Canada)6,178 km3,839 mi~ 8h 01m
Paris (France)7,380 km4,586 mi~ 9h 26m
London (United Kingdom)7,419 km4,610 mi~ 9h 29m
Los Angeles (United States)8,602 km5,345 mi~ 10h 52m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,247 km6,988 mi~ 13h 59m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,930 km8,656 mi~ 17h 08m
Sydney (Australia)15,556 km9,666 mi~ 19h 03m
Tokyo (Japan)16,335 km10,150 mi~ 19h 58m
Singapore (Singapore)16,619 km10,327 mi~ 20h 18m

✈ 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 Araguanã, 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 Araguanã 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 Time5:52 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Araguanã to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:52 PM on Saturday in Araguanã. 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 Araguanã 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 Araguanã
New York (United States)Sat, 4:52 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 1:52 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 4:52 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 9:52 PM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 10:52 PM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:52 AM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:52 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:52 AM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:52 AM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:52 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 Araguanã — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Araguanã 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 Araguanã

Knowing which languages are used in Araguanã 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 Araguanã. 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
Nova Olina do Marnhao (Maranhão, Brazil)8 mi12 kmNNW
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Nova Olinda do Maranhão (Maranhão, Brazil)10 mi16 kmNNW
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Pedro do Rosário (Maranhão, Brazil)21 mi35 kmEast (E)
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Zé Doca (Maranhão, Brazil)23 mi37 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Santa Luzia do Paruá (Maranhão, Brazil)29 mi47 kmNNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Araguanã

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Araguanã is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 2,240 km away. Straight-line distances from Araguanã 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, Brazil2,240 km1,392 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,166 km1,967 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico5,363 km3,332 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,675 km4,769 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,322 km5,793 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,465 km8,367 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,466 km9,610 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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Araguanã

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Araguanã

Araguanã 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 Araguanã

The closest airport to Araguanã is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), about 163 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 Araguanã From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Araguanã

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

🔎 Explore More About Araguanã

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Araguanã

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

Araguanã, 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 Araguanã use?

Araguanã 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 Araguanã?

In Araguanã, 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 Araguanã?

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) is the nearest airport to Araguanã, about 163 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Araguanã 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 Araguanã?

Araguanã 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 Araguanã?

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