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Ilha Grande, Piauí, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Ilha Grande, Brazil

Saturday, 25 July 2026
16:55:00 BRT
State: Piauí
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 9,274
District: Ilha Grande

✈️ Ilha Grande, Piauí, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ilha Grande, Piauí, 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 Ilha Grande.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Ilha Grande, 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 Ilha Grande.

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 Ilha Grande. 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 Ilha Grande.

🚔
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 Ilha Grande for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ilha Grande
Regional Airport • PHB
Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport
Parnaíba, BR
11
km away
Nearest to Teresina (Capital)
Regional Airport • THE
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport
Teresina, BR
4
km from Teresina

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

✈️ How Far Is Ilha Grande From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ilha Grande 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)5,842 km3,630 mi~ 7h 37m
Toronto (Canada)6,385 km3,967 mi~ 8h 16m
Paris (France)7,148 km4,442 mi~ 9h 10m
London (United Kingdom)7,209 km4,479 mi~ 9h 14m
Los Angeles (United States)8,943 km5,557 mi~ 11h 16m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)10,855 km6,745 mi~ 13h 31m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,203 km8,825 mi~ 17h 28m
Sydney (Australia)15,710 km9,762 mi~ 19h 14m
Singapore (Singapore)16,193 km10,062 mi~ 19h 48m
Tokyo (Japan)16,362 km10,167 mi~ 20h

✈ 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 Ilha Grande, 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 Ilha Grande 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 Time4:55 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ilha Grande to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:55 PM on Saturday in Ilha Grande. 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 Ilha Grande 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 Ilha Grande
New York (United States)Sat, 3:55 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:55 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:55 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:55 PM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 9:55 PM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:55 PM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:55 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:55 AM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:55 AM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:55 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 Ilha Grande — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ilha Grande 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 Ilha Grande

Knowing which languages are used in Ilha Grande 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 Ilha Grande. 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
Parnaíba (Piauí, Brazil)5 mi7 kmSE
⬆️
Araioses (Maranhão, Brazil)7 mi10 kmWSW
⬆️
Luís Correia (Piauí, Brazil)11 mi17 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Água Doce do Maranhão (Maranhão, Brazil)20 mi33 kmWest (W)
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Buriti dos Lopes (Piauí, Brazil)23 mi36 kmSouth (S)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ilha Grande

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ilha Grande is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 2,240 km away. Straight-line distances from Ilha Grande 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, Peru3,567 km2,216 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico5,726 km3,558 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,382 km4,587 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,952 km5,562 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,089 km8,133 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,287 km9,499 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Ilha Grande's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ilha Grande

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ilha Grande

Ilha Grande 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 Ilha Grande

The closest airport to Ilha Grande is Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB), about 11 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 Ilha Grande From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ilha Grande

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

🔎 Explore More About Ilha Grande

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ilha Grande

What side of the road do people drive on in Ilha Grande?

Ilha Grande, 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 Ilha Grande use?

Ilha Grande 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 Ilha Grande?

In Ilha Grande, 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 Ilha Grande?

Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB) is the nearest airport to Ilha Grande, about 11 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ilha Grande 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 Ilha Grande?

Ilha Grande shares the official and regional languages of Piauí 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 Ilha Grande?

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