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Current Date And Time In Caraúbas, Brazil

Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:55:04 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 19,727
District: Caraúbas

✈️ Caraúbas, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Caraúbas, Rio Grande do Norte, 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 Caraúbas.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Caraúbas, 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 Caraúbas.

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 Caraúbas. 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 Caraúbas.

🚔
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 Caraúbas for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Caraúbas
Regional Airport • MVF
Dix-Sept Rosado Airport
Mossoró, BR
69
km away
Nearest to Natal (Capital)
Regional Airport
Natal Air Force Base
Natal, BR
14
km from Natal

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

✈️ How Far Is Caraúbas From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Caraúbas 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)6,367 km3,957 mi~ 8h 14m
Toronto (Canada)6,914 km4,296 mi~ 8h 53m
Paris (France)7,203 km4,476 mi~ 9h 13m
London (United Kingdom)7,297 km4,534 mi~ 9h 20m
Los Angeles (United States)9,517 km5,914 mi~ 11h 57m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)10,565 km6,565 mi~ 13h 11m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,206 km8,827 mi~ 17h 28m
Sydney (Australia)15,509 km9,637 mi~ 19h
Singapore (Singapore)15,702 km9,757 mi~ 19h 13m
Tokyo (Japan)16,680 km10,364 mi~ 20h 22m

✈ 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 Caraúbas, 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 Caraúbas 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 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Caraúbas to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:55 AM on Sunday in Caraúbas. 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 Caraúbas 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 Caraúbas
New York (United States)Sun, 3:55 AM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 12:55 AM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 3:55 AM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 8:55 AM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 9:55 AM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 11:55 AM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:55 PM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:55 PM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:55 PM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:55 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 Caraúbas — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Caraúbas 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 Caraúbas

Knowing which languages are used in Caraúbas 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 Caraúbas. 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
Olho d'Água do Borges (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)15 mi25 kmSW
⬆️
Felipe Guerra (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)17 mi27 kmNW
⬆️
Campo Grande (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)18 mi28 kmESE
⬆️
Janduís (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)18 mi30 kmSSE
⬆️
Apodi (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)19 mi30 kmWNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Caraúbas

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Caraúbas is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 2,002 km away. Straight-line distances from Caraúbas 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, Brazil2,002 km1,244 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,919 km2,435 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,298 km3,913 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,329 km4,554 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,724 km5,421 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India12,829 km7,971 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,355 km9,541 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

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

✈️ Rio Grande do Norte Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Rio Grande do Norte, including major hub cities.
✈️ Brazil Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Brazil.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Caraúbas

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Caraúbas

Caraúbas 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 Caraúbas

The closest airport to Caraúbas is Dix-Sept Rosado Airport (MVF), about 69 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 Caraúbas From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Caraúbas

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

🔎 Explore More About Caraúbas

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Caraúbas

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

Caraúbas, 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 Caraúbas use?

Caraúbas 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 Caraúbas?

In Caraúbas, 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 Caraúbas?

Dix-Sept Rosado Airport (MVF) is the nearest airport to Caraúbas, about 69 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Caraúbas 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 Caraúbas?

Caraúbas shares the official and regional languages of Rio Grande do Norte 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 Caraúbas?

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