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Current Date And Time In Vila Punaú, Brazil

Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:21:13 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 1,500
District: Rio do Fogo

✈️ Vila Punaú, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Vila Punaú, 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 Vila Punaú.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Vila Punaú, 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 Vila Punaú.

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 Vila Punaú. 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 Vila Punaú.

🚔
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 Vila Punaú for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Vila Punaú
International Airport • NAT
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport
Natal, BR
46
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 — Vila Punaú's exact coordinates, or Natal's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Vila Punaú From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Vila Punaú 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)6,457 km4,012 mi~ 8h 21m
Toronto (Canada)7,006 km4,353 mi~ 9h
Paris (France)7,052 km4,382 mi~ 9h 03m
London (United Kingdom)7,157 km4,447 mi~ 9h 10m
Los Angeles (United States)9,685 km6,018 mi~ 12h 09m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)10,330 km6,419 mi~ 12h 54m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,372 km8,930 mi~ 17h 39m
Singapore (Singapore)15,469 km9,612 mi~ 18h 57m
Sydney (Australia)15,597 km9,692 mi~ 19h 06m
Tokyo (Japan)16,607 km10,319 mi~ 20h 17m

✈ 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 Vila Punaú, 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 Vila Punaú 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 Time11:21 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Vila Punaú to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:21 PM on Saturday in Vila Punaú. 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 Vila Punaú 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 Vila Punaú
New York (United States)Sat, 10:21 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 7:21 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 10:21 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 3:21 AM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 4:21 AM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 6:21 AM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 10:21 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 11:21 AM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 12:21 PM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 2:21 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 Vila Punaú — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Vila Punaú 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 Vila Punaú

Knowing which languages are used in Vila Punaú 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 Vila Punaú. 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
Punaú (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)1 mi1 kmNNW
⬆️
Santa Luzia (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)5 mi9 kmNW
⬆️
Rio do Fogo (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)7 mi11 kmNNE
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Golandim (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)7 mi11 kmWNW
⬆️
Perobas (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)8 mi12 kmNorth (N)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Vila Punaú

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Vila Punaú is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 2,127 km away. Straight-line distances from Vila Punaú 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, Brazil2,127 km1,322 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru4,161 km2,585 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,482 km4,028 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,144 km4,439 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,499 km5,281 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India12,596 km7,827 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,192 km9,440 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

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

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

🧭 Vila Punaú's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Vila Punaú

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Vila Punaú

Vila Punaú 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 Vila Punaú

The closest airport to Vila Punaú is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT), about 46 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 Vila Punaú From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Vila Punaú

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

🔎 Explore More About Vila Punaú

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Vila Punaú

What side of the road do people drive on in Vila Punaú?

Vila Punaú, 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 Vila Punaú use?

Vila Punaú 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 Vila Punaú?

In Vila Punaú, 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 Vila Punaú?

Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) is the nearest airport to Vila Punaú, about 46 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Vila Punaú 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 Vila Punaú?

Vila Punaú 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 Vila Punaú?

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