Fernando de Noronha: Useful Info

Time zone: Noronha is 1 hour ahead of Brasília time.

Water supply: There are no natural springs on the island; all the water consumed comes from rain or is desalinated sea water. For this reason, water rationing is more frequent than one would wish.

Electricity: The island is powered 24 hours a day by a thermoelectric plant, with a voltage of 220 volts.

Telephone: National and international calls can be made via landlines or mobile phones. The island is covered by several mobile network providers.

Television: The main national TV channels are transmitted via satellite dish and a local repeater.

Supplies: Everything consumed on the island comes from the mainland. Goods are delivered by boat or plane and sold in the island’s supermarkets. Most of the waste generated must be transported back to the mainland by boat.

Banking: There is one branch of Banco Santander on the island, along with a few 24-hour cash machines and a lottery shop offering basic banking services. We recommend withdrawing cash before travelling to the island, as ATMs do not always meet weekly demand.

Currency exchange: There are no exchange offices on the island, so it is advisable to exchange money on the mainland before travelling to Noronha.

Healthcare: A Health Centre provides medical care to both locals and visitors. More serious cases are transferred to the mainland.

Public transport: A regular bus service runs along the country’s shortest federal highway (just 4 km), from 6 a.m. to midnight. There are also taxi services available.

Talks: Every evening, the TAMAR Project visitor centre hosts a free lecture from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each night features a different topic related to the environment or local wildlife.