Current Time in Brazil
Brazil has more than one time zone. The main one (Sao Paulo) is Brasilia Standard Time – BRT (UTC−3) right now.
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· Brazil
America/Sao_Paulo
Time zones in Brazil
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) | UTC−3 | --:-- | Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Curitiba |
| Amazon Standard Time (AST) | UTC−4 | --:-- | Manaus, Natal, Crato |
| Acre Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | Rio Branco |
| Fernando de Noronha Standard Time (UTC−2) | UTC−2 | --:-- | America/Noronha |
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Time zone of Brazil
| Time zone | Brasilia Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | BRT |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Brazil and other cities
Daylight saving time in Brazil
Brazil does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−3 all year, so conversions never shift.
Brazil time FAQ
What time is it in Brazil right now?
Brazil is on BRT (UTC−3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Brazil, updated every second.
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil uses 4 time zones: BRT, AST, EST, UTC−2. The main zone is Brasilia Standard Time (America/Sao_Paulo).
Does Brazil observe daylight saving time?
No. Brazil stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Brazil and New York?
New York is 2 hours behind Brazil.
States and regions of Brazil
Current time in Brazil cities
Sao PauloRio de JaneiroBelo HorizonteBrasiliaSalvadorFortalezaPorto AlegreRecifeCuritibaCampinasBelemManausGoianiaSantosVitoriaMaceioNiteroiNatalNatalNova IguacuDuque de CaxiasJoao PessoaTeresinaVila VelhaVila VelhaJoinvilleSao Jose dos CamposCampo GrandeJaboataoSanto AndreOlindaCuiabaAracajuFlorianopolisSorocabaNovo HamburgoSao LuisRibeirao PretoLondrinaUberlandia
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.