Current Time in Brazil 🇧🇷
Check the current local time anywhere in Brazil. Below you'll find live clocks for Brazil's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Brasilia
- São Paulo (Pop. 12,400,232)
- Rio de Janeiro (Pop. 6,747,815)
- Brasilia (Pop. 3,055,000)
- Belo Horizonte (Pop. 2,721,564)
- Salvador (Pop. 2,711,840)
ISO Alpha-2: BR
ISO Alpha-3: BRA
UTC Offset: UTC−03:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Brazil
- Ananindeua Sun 06:44:42
- Anápolis Sun 06:44:42
- Aparecida de Goiânia Sun 06:44:42
- Aracaju Sun 06:44:42
- Belford Roxo Sun 06:44:42
- Belo Horizonte Sun 06:44:42
- Belém Sun 06:44:42
- Blumenau Sun 06:44:42
- Boa Vista Sun 05:44:42
- Brasilia Sun 06:44:42
- Campina Grande Sun 06:44:42
- Campinas Sun 06:44:42
- Campo Grande Sun 05:44:42
- Campos dos Goytacazes Sun 06:44:42
- Canoas Sun 06:44:42
- Caucaia Sun 06:44:42
- Caxias do Sul Sun 06:44:42
- Contagem Sun 06:44:42
- Cuiabá Sun 05:44:42
- Curitiba Sun 06:44:42
- Duque de Caxias Sun 06:44:42
- Feira de Santana Sun 06:44:42
- Florianópolis Sun 06:44:42
- Fortaleza Sun 06:44:42
- Foz do Iguaçu Sun 06:44:42
- Goiânia Sun 06:44:42
- Guarulhos Sun 06:44:42
- Imperatriz Sun 06:44:42
- Itabuna Sun 06:44:42
- Jaboatão Sun 06:44:42
- Jaboatão dos Guararapes Sun 06:44:42
- Joinville Sun 06:44:42
- João Pessoa Sun 06:44:42
- Juazeiro do Norte Sun 06:44:42
- Juiz de Fora Sun 06:44:42
- Londrina Sun 06:44:42
- Macapá Sun 06:44:42
- Maceió Sun 06:44:42
- Manaus Sun 05:44:42
- Maracanaú Sun 06:44:42
- Maringá Sun 06:44:42
- Mossoró Sun 06:44:42
- Natal Sun 06:44:42
- Nova Iguaçu Sun 06:44:42
- Olinda Sun 06:44:42
- Palmas Sun 06:44:42
- Parauapebas Sun 06:44:42
- Parnamirim Sun 06:44:42
- Paulista Sun 06:44:42
- Pelotas Sun 06:44:42
- Ponta Grossa Sun 06:44:42
- Porto Alegre Sun 06:44:42
- Porto Velho Sun 05:44:42
- Recife Sun 06:44:42
- Ribeirão das Neves Sun 06:44:42
- Rio Branco Sun 04:44:42
- Rio Verde Sun 06:44:42
- Rio de Janeiro Sun 06:44:42
- Salvador Sun 06:44:42
- Serra Sun 06:44:42
- São Bernardo do Campo Sun 06:44:42
- São José Sun 06:44:42
- São José dos Campos Sun 06:44:42
- São Luís Sun 06:44:42
- São Paulo Sun 06:44:42
- Teresina Sun 06:44:42
- Uberlândia Sun 06:44:42
- Viamão Sun 06:44:42
- Vila Velha Sun 06:44:42
- Vitória Sun 06:44:42
- Vitória da Conquista Sun 06:44:42
- Várzea Grande Sun 05:44:42
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Ananindeua | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Anápolis | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Aparecida de Goiânia | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Aracaju | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Belford Roxo | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Belo Horizonte | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Belém | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Blumenau | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Boa Vista | Sun 05:44:42 |
| Brasilia | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Campina Grande | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Campinas | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Campo Grande | Sun 05:44:42 |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Canoas | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Caucaia | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Caxias do Sul | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Contagem | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Cuiabá | Sun 05:44:42 |
| Curitiba | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Duque de Caxias | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Feira de Santana | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Florianópolis | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Fortaleza | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Foz do Iguaçu | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Goiânia | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Guarulhos | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Imperatriz | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Itabuna | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Jaboatão | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Joinville | Sun 06:44:42 |
| João Pessoa | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Juiz de Fora | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Londrina | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Macapá | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Maceió | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Manaus | Sun 05:44:42 |
| Maracanaú | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Maringá | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Mossoró | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Natal | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Nova Iguaçu | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Olinda | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Palmas | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Parauapebas | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Parnamirim | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Paulista | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Pelotas | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Ponta Grossa | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Porto Alegre | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Porto Velho | Sun 05:44:42 |
| Recife | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Ribeirão das Neves | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Rio Branco | Sun 04:44:42 |
| Rio Verde | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Rio de Janeiro | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Salvador | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Serra | Sun 06:44:42 |
| São Bernardo do Campo | Sun 06:44:42 |
| São José | Sun 06:44:42 |
| São José dos Campos | Sun 06:44:42 |
| São Luís | Sun 06:44:42 |
| São Paulo | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Teresina | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Uberlândia | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Viamão | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Vila Velha | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Vitória | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Vitória da Conquista | Sun 06:44:42 |
| Várzea Grande | Sun 05:44:42 |
IANA time zones in Brazil
Brazil maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- America/Araguaina GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Bahia GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Belem GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Boa_Vista GMT-4 · UTC−04:00
- America/Campo_Grande GMT-4 · UTC−04:00
- America/Cuiaba GMT-4 · UTC−04:00
- America/Eirunepe GMT-5 · UTC−05:00
- America/Fortaleza GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Maceio GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Manaus GMT-4 · UTC−04:00
- America/Noronha GMT-2 · UTC−02:00
- America/Porto_Acre GMT-5 · UTC−05:00
- America/Porto_Velho GMT-4 · UTC−04:00
- America/Recife GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Rio_Branco GMT-5 · UTC−05:00
- America/Santarem GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Sao_Paulo GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- Brazil/Acre GMT-5 · UTC−05:00
- Brazil/DeNoronha GMT-2 · UTC−02:00
- Brazil/East GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- Brazil/West GMT-4 · UTC−04:00
Does Brazil have multiple time zones?
Yes. Brazil uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| America/Araguaina | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Bahia | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Belem | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Boa_Vista | UTC−04:00 |
| America/Campo_Grande | UTC−04:00 |
| America/Cuiaba | UTC−04:00 |
| America/Eirunepe | UTC−05:00 |
| America/Fortaleza | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Maceio | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Manaus | UTC−04:00 |
| America/Noronha | UTC−02:00 |
| America/Porto_Acre | UTC−05:00 |
| America/Porto_Velho | UTC−04:00 |
| America/Recife | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Rio_Branco | UTC−05:00 |
| America/Santarem | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Sao_Paulo | UTC−03:00 |
| Brazil/Acre | UTC−05:00 |
| Brazil/DeNoronha | UTC−02:00 |
| Brazil/East | UTC−03:00 |
| Brazil/West | UTC−04:00 |
Why this matters
A country name is a broad signal. City and IANA pages give Google and users the exact time entity: place, time-zone rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context.
Time in Brazil at a glance
| Current main time | 06:44 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 4 (from UTC-05:00 to UTC-02:00) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | -03, -04, -05, -02 |
| Capital | Brasilia |
| Cities tracked | 72 |
How many time zones does Brazil have?
Brazil is split across 4 time zones, from UTC-05:00 in the east to UTC-02:00 in the west. That means the local time can be up to 3 hours apart between two cities in the same country.
Does Brazil change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Brazil stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Brazil
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 09:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 12:00 UTC. If Brazil has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Brazil
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for São Paulo or another major city in Brazil. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Brazil
The capital of Brazil is Brasilia. The biggest cities in Brazil include São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Salvador. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Brazil has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Brazil - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Brazil have?
Brazil spans 4 time zones, from UTC-05:00 to UTC-02:00.
Does Brazil use daylight saving time?
No - Brazil keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Brazil right now?
It is about 06:44 on Sunday in the main time zone of Brazil. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasilia. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Brazil time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone signals
This page connects Brazil to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city signal is Brasilia, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country entity signals on this page
Alarm.now uses stable country identifiers plus live clock data so this page is not just a list of similar time links. The signals below describe the country entity, its crawlable city cluster, and its time-zone coverage.
| Country | Brazil 🇧🇷 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | BR / BRA |
| Capital city clock | Brasilia |
| City pages in cluster | 72 crawlable city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 21 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−03:00 |
Best next pages for crawl flow
From this country overview, Google and users can move naturally to Brasilia time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.