Current Time in Brazil
Brazil uses America/Sao Paulo (UTC-03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Brazil below.
Time across Brazil
4 cities trackedBrazil spans 4 time zones. Use the live clocks on this page to see the current time in each major city.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | --:-- | America/Sao Paulo · -03:00GRU |
| Rio de Janeiro | --:-- | America/Sao Paulo · -03:00GIG |
| BrasíliaCapital | --:-- | America/Sao Paulo · -03:00BSB |
| Salvador | --:-- | America/Bahia · -03:00SSA |
Public Holidays in Brazil
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Ano Novo | public |
| Feb 12 | Carnival | Carnaval | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Sexta-feira Santa | public |
| Apr 21 | Tiradentes Day | Dia de Tiradentes | public |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Dia do Trabalho | public |
| Sep 7 | Independence Day | Dia da Independência | public |
| Oct 12 | Our Lady of Aparecida | Nossa Senhora Aparecida | public |
| Nov 2 | All Souls' Day | Dia de Finados | public |
| Nov 15 | Republic Day | Dia da República | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Natal | public |
São Paulo vs the World
Current time difference between São Paulo, Brazil and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs São Paulo |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:19 AM | UTC−4 | 1h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:19 PM | UTC+1 | 4h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:19 PM | UTC+4 | 7h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:49 PM | UTC+5:30 | 8h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:19 PM | UTC+8 | 11h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:19 PM | UTC+9 | 12h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:19 PM | UTC+10 | 13h behind |
Business Hours in São Paulo (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in São Paulo, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in São Paulo | 5:00 PM in São Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| London | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Dubai | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 5:30 PM | 1:30 AM |
| Singapore | 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| Sydney | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil uses America/Sao Paulo (UTC-03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Brazil right now?
The current time in São Paulo is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Brazil observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Brazil does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Brazil have?
Brazil has 4 time zones — America/Sao_Paulo, America/Bahia.
What is Brazil's UTC / GMT offset?
Brazil is in America/Sao Paulo (UTC-03:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Brazil?
No — Brazil spans 4 time zones, so different cities can show different local times.
What is the time difference between Brazil and India?
Brazil (UTC-03:00) is 8 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.