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Current Date And Time In Matinhas, Brazil

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:46:28 BRT
State: Paraíba
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 4,571
District: Matinhas

✈️ Matinhas, Paraíba, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Matinhas, Paraíba, 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 Matinhas.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Matinhas, 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 Matinhas.

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 Matinhas. 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 Matinhas.

🚔
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 Matinhas for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Matinhas
Regional Airport • CPV
Presidente João Suassuna Airport
Campina Grande, BR
22
km away
Nearest to João Pessoa (Capital)
International Airport • JPA
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
João Pessoa, BR
10
km from João Pessoa

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

✈️ How Far Is Matinhas From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Matinhas 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)6,599 km4,100 mi~ 8h 31m
Toronto (Canada)7,146 km4,441 mi~ 9h 09m
Paris (France)7,244 km4,502 mi~ 9h 16m
London (United Kingdom)7,352 km4,568 mi~ 9h 24m
Los Angeles (United States)9,764 km6,067 mi~ 12h 14m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)10,448 km6,492 mi~ 13h 03m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,184 km8,813 mi~ 17h 26m
Sydney (Australia)15,398 km9,568 mi~ 18h 52m
Singapore (Singapore)15,490 km9,625 mi~ 18h 58m
Tokyo (Japan)16,806 km10,443 mi~ 20h 31m

✈ 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 Matinhas, 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 Matinhas 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 Time10:46 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Matinhas to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:46 PM on Saturday in Matinhas. 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 Matinhas 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 Matinhas
New York (United States)Sat, 9:46 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 6:46 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 9:46 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:46 AM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 3:46 AM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:46 AM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:46 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:46 AM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:46 AM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 1:46 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 Matinhas — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Matinhas 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 Matinhas

Knowing which languages are used in Matinhas 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 Matinhas. 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
Alagoa Nova (Paraíba, Brazil)4 mi6 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Massaranduba (Paraíba, Brazil)5 mi9 kmSSW
⬆️
Lagoa Seca (Paraíba, Brazil)7 mi11 kmWSW
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São Sebastião de Lagoa de Roça (Paraíba, Brazil)7 mi11 kmWest (W)
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Serra Redonda (Paraíba, Brazil)7 mi12 kmESE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Matinhas

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Matinhas is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 1,932 km away. Straight-line distances from Matinhas 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, Brazil1,932 km1,200 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru4,077 km2,533 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,543 km4,065 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,323 km4,550 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,639 km5,368 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India12,720 km7,904 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,378 km9,555 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Matinhas

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Matinhas

Matinhas 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 Matinhas

The closest airport to Matinhas is Presidente João Suassuna Airport (CPV), about 22 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 Matinhas From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Matinhas

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

🔎 Explore More About Matinhas

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Matinhas

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

Matinhas, 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 Matinhas use?

Matinhas 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 Matinhas?

In Matinhas, 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 Matinhas?

Presidente João Suassuna Airport (CPV) is the nearest airport to Matinhas, about 22 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Matinhas 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 Matinhas?

Matinhas shares the official and regional languages of Paraíba 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 Matinhas?

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