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Current Date And Time In Criciúma, Brazil

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
17:40:40 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 161,954
District: Criciúma

✈️ Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Criciúma, Santa Catarina, 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 Criciúma.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Brazil, which includes Criciúma, 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 Criciúma.

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 Criciúma. 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 Criciúma.

🚔
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 Criciúma for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Criciúma
Regional Airport • CCM
Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport
Criciúma, BR
8
km away
Nearest to Florianópolis (Capital)
International Airport • FLN
Hercílio Luz International Airport
Florianópolis, BR
8
km from Florianópolis

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

✈️ How Far Is Criciúma From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Criciúma 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)8,123 km5,048 mi~ 10h 18m
Toronto (Canada)8,605 km5,347 mi~ 10h 52m
Paris (France)10,032 km6,233 mi~ 12h 33m
Los Angeles (United States)10,050 km6,245 mi~ 12h 34m
London (United Kingdom)10,129 km6,294 mi~ 12h 40m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,395 km7,081 mi~ 14h 09m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,664 km7,869 mi~ 15h 39m
Sydney (Australia)12,731 km7,911 mi~ 15h 44m
Singapore (Singapore)15,853 km9,851 mi~ 19h 24m
Tokyo (Japan)18,864 km11,722 mi~ 22h 57m

✈ 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 Criciúma, 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 Criciúma 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 Time5:40 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Criciúma to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:40 PM on Tuesday in Criciúma. 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 Criciúma 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 Criciúma
New York (United States)Tue, 4:40 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 1:40 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 4:40 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Tue, 9:40 PM4h ahead
Paris (France)Tue, 10:40 PM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 12:40 AM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 4:40 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 5:40 AM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 6:40 AM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 8:40 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 Criciúma — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Criciúma 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$ 5.85
BRL
£ 1 British Pound
R$ 6.82
BRL
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
R$ 3.58
BRL
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
R$ 3.64
BRL

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Criciúma

Knowing which languages are used in Criciúma 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 Criciúma. 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
Içara (Santa Catarina, Brazil)5 mi8 kmESE
⬆️
Cocal do Sul (Santa Catarina, Brazil)6 mi10 kmNNE
⬆️
Siderópolis (Santa Catarina, Brazil)6 mi10 kmNNW
⬆️
Forquilhinha (Santa Catarina, Brazil)8 mi13 kmSW
⬆️
Nova Veneza (Santa Catarina, Brazil)8 mi13 kmWNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Criciúma

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Criciúma is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 886 km away. Straight-line distances from Criciúma 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, Brazil886 km550 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,951 km1,834 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,915 km4,297 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,087 km6,268 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,121 km6,910 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,888 km9,251 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China18,154 km11,281 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Criciúma

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Criciúma

Criciúma 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 Criciúma

The closest airport to Criciúma is Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport (CCM), about 8 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 Criciúma From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Criciúma

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

🔎 Explore More About Criciúma

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Criciúma

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

Criciúma, 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 Criciúma use?

Criciúma 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 Criciúma?

In Criciúma, 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 Criciúma?

Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport (CCM) is the nearest airport to Criciúma, about 8 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Criciúma 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 Criciúma?

Criciúma shares the official and regional languages of Santa Catarina 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 Criciúma?

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