Time zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Abbreviation: UTC−03:00
TIME IN BRAZIL
Current time in Brazil
Brazil uses 2 time zones in the cities we list, so local time depends on where you are. In the capital, Brasília, it is 7:01 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
UTC−03:00No daylight savingCalling code +552 time zones
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Brasília · America/Sao_Paulo
07:01:09
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Early morningUTC−03:00
29% of the day in Brazil has passed
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UTC offset now
UTC−03:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+55
International dialling code for Brazil.Capital
Brasília
Region: South AmericaCities listed
10
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Brazil
Cities can be in different time zones. Pick the city you need.
Time in São Paulo Early morning07:01:09UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Time in Rio de Janeiro Early morning07:01:09UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Time in Brasília Early morning07:01:09UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Time in Salvador Early morning07:01:09UTC−03:00 · America/Bahia
Time in Fortaleza Early morning07:01:09UTC−03:00 · America/Fortaleza
Time in Belo Horizonte Early morning07:01:09UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Time in Manaus Early morning06:01:09UTC−04:00 · America/Manaus
Time in Recife Early morning07:01:09UTC−03:00 · America/Recife
Time in Curitiba Early morning07:01:09UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Time in Porto Alegre Early morning07:01:09UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Time zones in Brazil
Each IANA time zone below is used by at least one listed city.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| America/Sao_Paulo | 07:01:09 | UTC−03:00 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Porto Alegre |
| America/Bahia | 07:01:09 | UTC−03:00 | Salvador |
| America/Fortaleza | 07:01:09 | UTC−03:00 | Fortaleza |
| America/Manaus | 06:01:09 | UTC−04:00 | Manaus |
| America/Recife | 07:01:09 | UTC−03:00 | Recife |
Brazil time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Brazil is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:01:09 | Brazil is 4 hours behind |
| Time in New York | 06:01:09 | Brazil is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:01:09 | Brazil is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:01:09 | Brazil is 7 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:31:09 | Brazil is 8 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:01:09 | Brazil is 11 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:01:09 | Brazil is 12 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:01:09 | Brazil is 14 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:01:09 | Brazil is 3 hours behind |
Best time to call Brazil
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Brazil today look like this elsewhere.
London13:00 – 21:00Thu 15 Oct
New York08:00 – 16:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai16:00 – 00:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney23:00 – 07:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Brazil
What time is it in Brazil now?
The current time in Brazil is 7:01 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC−03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Brazil have?
Brazil has 2 standard time zones across the cities we list (America/Sao_Paulo, America/Bahia, America/Fortaleza, America/Manaus, America/Recife). Choose a city for the exact local time.
Does Brazil observe daylight saving time?
No. Brazil does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Brazil and London?
Brazil is 4 hours behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Brazil and New York?
Brazil is 1 hour ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Brazil?
The international calling code for Brazil is +55. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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