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Ponto dos Volantes, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Ponto dos Volantes, Brazil

Sunday, 26 July 2026
16:08:13 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 10,883
District: Ponto dos Volantes

✈️ Ponto dos Volantes, Minas Gerais, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ponto dos Volantes, Minas Gerais, 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 Ponto dos Volantes.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Ponto dos Volantes, 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 Ponto dos Volantes.

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 Ponto dos Volantes. 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 Ponto dos Volantes.

🚔
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 Ponto dos Volantes for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ponto dos Volantes
Regional Airport • VDC
Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport
Vitória da Conquista, BR
215
km away
Nearest to Belo Horizonte (Capital)
Regional Airport • PLU
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
Belo Horizonte, BR
8
km from Belo Horizonte

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Ponto dos Volantes's exact coordinates, or Belo Horizonte's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Ponto dos Volantes From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ponto dos Volantes 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)7,217 km4,484 mi~ 9h 14m
Toronto (Canada)7,744 km4,812 mi~ 9h 52m
Paris (France)8,482 km5,270 mi~ 10h 44m
London (United Kingdom)8,584 km5,334 mi~ 10h 51m
Los Angeles (United States)9,876 km6,137 mi~ 12h 22m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,453 km7,117 mi~ 14h 13m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,945 km8,044 mi~ 15h 59m
Sydney (Australia)14,227 km8,840 mi~ 17h 29m
Singapore (Singapore)15,853 km9,850 mi~ 19h 24m
Tokyo (Japan)17,908 km11,127 mi~ 21h 49m

✈ 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 Ponto dos Volantes, 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 Ponto dos Volantes 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 Time4:08 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ponto dos Volantes to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:08 PM on Sunday in Ponto dos Volantes. 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 Ponto dos Volantes 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 Ponto dos Volantes
New York (United States)Sun, 3:08 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 12:08 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 3:08 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 8:08 PM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 9:08 PM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 11:08 PM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 3:08 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 4:08 AM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 5:08 AM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 7:08 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 Ponto dos Volantes — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ponto dos Volantes 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 Ponto dos Volantes

Knowing which languages are used in Ponto dos Volantes 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 Ponto dos Volantes. 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
Itaobim (Minas Gerais, Brazil)13 mi21 kmNorth (N)
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Monte Formoso (Minas Gerais, Brazil)18 mi29 kmESE
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Itinga (Minas Gerais, Brazil)20 mi32 kmWNW
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Padre Paraíso (Minas Gerais, Brazil)22 mi36 kmSouth (S)
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Joaíma (Minas Gerais, Brazil)32 mi52 kmENE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ponto dos Volantes

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ponto dos Volantes is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 712 km away. Straight-line distances from Ponto dos Volantes 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, Brazil712 km442 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,355 km2,085 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,610 km4,107 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,551 km5,314 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,746 km6,056 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,731 km8,532 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China16,614 km10,324 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

Ponto dos Volantes shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Minas Gerais and Brazil. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage127 V / 220 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
NType N: Two round pins (IEC standard)
States By Alphabets

🧭 Ponto dos Volantes's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ponto dos Volantes

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ponto dos Volantes

Ponto dos Volantes 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 Ponto dos Volantes

The closest airport to Ponto dos Volantes is Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport (VDC), about 215 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 Ponto dos Volantes From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Ponto dos Volantes 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 Ponto dos Volantes gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ponto dos Volantes

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

🔎 Explore More About Ponto dos Volantes

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ponto dos Volantes

What side of the road do people drive on in Ponto dos Volantes?

Ponto dos Volantes, 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 Ponto dos Volantes use?

Ponto dos Volantes 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 Ponto dos Volantes?

In Ponto dos Volantes, 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 Ponto dos Volantes?

Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport (VDC) is the nearest airport to Ponto dos Volantes, about 215 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Ponto dos Volantes in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Ponto dos Volantes 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 Ponto dos Volantes?

Ponto dos Volantes shares the official and regional languages of Minas Gerais 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 Ponto dos Volantes?

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