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Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Maricá, Brazil

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
02:24:47 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 211,986
District: Maricá

✈️ Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, 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 Maricá.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Maricá, 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 Maricá.

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 Maricá. 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 Maricá.

🚔
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 Maricá for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Maricá
International Airport • SDU
Santos Dumont Airport
Rio de Janeiro, BR
35
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Maricá's exact coordinates, or Rio de Janeiro's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Maricá From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Maricá 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)7,775 km4,831 mi~ 9h 54m
Toronto (Canada)8,289 km5,151 mi~ 10h 30m
Paris (France)9,152 km5,686 mi~ 11h 31m
London (United Kingdom)9,263 km5,756 mi~ 11h 39m
Los Angeles (United States)10,173 km6,321 mi~ 12h 43m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,836 km7,355 mi~ 14h 41m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,289 km7,636 mi~ 15h 12m
Sydney (Australia)13,528 km8,406 mi~ 16h 40m
Singapore (Singapore)15,690 km9,749 mi~ 19h 13m
Tokyo (Japan)18,577 km11,543 mi~ 22h 36m

✈ 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 Maricá, 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 Maricá 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 Time2:24 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Maricá to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:24 AM on Wednesday in Maricá. 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 Maricá 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 Maricá
New York (United States)Wed, 1:24 AM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 10:24 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Wed, 1:24 AM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Wed, 6:24 AM4h ahead
Paris (France)Wed, 7:24 AM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 9:24 AM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 1:24 PM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 2:24 PM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 3:24 PM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 5:24 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 Maricá — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Maricá 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$ 5.14
BRL
€ 1 Euro
R$ 5.86
BRL
£ 1 British Pound
R$ 6.83
BRL
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
R$ 3.57
BRL
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
R$ 3.65
BRL

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 29, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Maricá

Knowing which languages are used in Maricá 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 Maricá. 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
Itaboraí (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)12 mi20 kmNNW
⬆️
Tanguá (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)15 mi24 kmNNE
⬆️
São Gonçalo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)16 mi26 kmWNW
⬆️
Niterói (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)18 mi29 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Rio Bonito (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)20 mi32 kmNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Maricá

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Maricá is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 40 km away. Straight-line distances from Maricá 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, Brazil40 km25 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,317 km2,061 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,935 km4,309 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,176 km5,702 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,230 km6,357 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,093 km8,757 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China17,241 km10,713 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Maricá

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Maricá

Maricá 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 Maricá

The closest airport to Maricá is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), about 35 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 Maricá From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Maricá

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

🔎 Explore More About Maricá

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Maricá

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

Maricá, 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 Maricá use?

Maricá 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 Maricá?

In Maricá, 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 Maricá?

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is the nearest airport to Maricá, about 35 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Maricá 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 Maricá?

Maricá shares the official and regional languages of Rio de Janeiro 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 Maricá?

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