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 Mon 16:41:19
- Anápolis Mon 16:41:19
- Aparecida de Goiânia Mon 16:41:19
- Aracaju Mon 16:41:19
- Belford Roxo Mon 16:41:19
- Belo Horizonte Mon 16:41:19
- Belém Mon 16:41:19
- Blumenau Mon 16:41:19
- Boa Vista Mon 15:41:19
- Brasilia Mon 16:41:19
- Campina Grande Mon 16:41:19
- Campinas Mon 16:41:19
- Campo Grande Mon 15:41:19
- Campos dos Goytacazes Mon 16:41:19
- Canoas Mon 16:41:19
- Caucaia Mon 16:41:19
- Caxias do Sul Mon 16:41:19
- Contagem Mon 16:41:19
- Cuiabá Mon 15:41:19
- Curitiba Mon 16:41:19
- Duque de Caxias Mon 16:41:19
- Feira de Santana Mon 16:41:19
- Florianópolis Mon 16:41:19
- Fortaleza Mon 16:41:19
- Foz do Iguaçu Mon 16:41:19
- Goiânia Mon 16:41:19
- Guarulhos Mon 16:41:19
- Imperatriz Mon 16:41:19
- Itabuna Mon 16:41:19
- Jaboatão Mon 16:41:19
- Jaboatão dos Guararapes Mon 16:41:19
- Joinville Mon 16:41:19
- João Pessoa Mon 16:41:19
- Juazeiro do Norte Mon 16:41:19
- Juiz de Fora Mon 16:41:19
- Londrina Mon 16:41:19
- Macapá Mon 16:41:19
- Maceió Mon 16:41:19
- Manaus Mon 15:41:19
- Maracanaú Mon 16:41:19
- Maringá Mon 16:41:19
- Mossoró Mon 16:41:19
- Natal Mon 16:41:19
- Nova Iguaçu Mon 16:41:19
- Olinda Mon 16:41:19
- Palmas Mon 16:41:19
- Parauapebas Mon 16:41:19
- Parnamirim Mon 16:41:19
- Paulista Mon 16:41:19
- Pelotas Mon 16:41:19
- Ponta Grossa Mon 16:41:19
- Porto Alegre Mon 16:41:19
- Porto Velho Mon 15:41:19
- Recife Mon 16:41:19
- Ribeirão das Neves Mon 16:41:19
- Rio Branco Mon 14:41:19
- Rio Verde Mon 16:41:19
- Rio de Janeiro Mon 16:41:19
- Salvador Mon 16:41:19
- Serra Mon 16:41:19
- São Bernardo do Campo Mon 16:41:19
- São José Mon 16:41:19
- São José dos Campos Mon 16:41:19
- São Luís Mon 16:41:19
- São Paulo Mon 16:41:19
- Teresina Mon 16:41:19
- Uberlândia Mon 16:41:19
- Viamão Mon 16:41:19
- Vila Velha Mon 16:41:19
- Vitória Mon 16:41:19
- Vitória da Conquista Mon 16:41:19
- Várzea Grande Mon 15:41:19
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Ananindeua | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Anápolis | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Aparecida de Goiânia | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Aracaju | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Belford Roxo | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Belo Horizonte | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Belém | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Blumenau | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Boa Vista | Mon 15:41:19 |
| Brasilia | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Campina Grande | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Campinas | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Campo Grande | Mon 15:41:19 |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Canoas | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Caucaia | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Caxias do Sul | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Contagem | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Cuiabá | Mon 15:41:19 |
| Curitiba | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Duque de Caxias | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Feira de Santana | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Florianópolis | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Fortaleza | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Foz do Iguaçu | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Goiânia | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Guarulhos | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Imperatriz | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Itabuna | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Jaboatão | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Joinville | Mon 16:41:19 |
| João Pessoa | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Juiz de Fora | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Londrina | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Macapá | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Maceió | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Manaus | Mon 15:41:19 |
| Maracanaú | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Maringá | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Mossoró | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Natal | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Nova Iguaçu | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Olinda | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Palmas | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Parauapebas | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Parnamirim | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Paulista | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Pelotas | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Ponta Grossa | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Porto Alegre | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Porto Velho | Mon 15:41:19 |
| Recife | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Ribeirão das Neves | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Rio Branco | Mon 14:41:19 |
| Rio Verde | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Rio de Janeiro | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Salvador | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Serra | Mon 16:41:19 |
| São Bernardo do Campo | Mon 16:41:19 |
| São José | Mon 16:41:19 |
| São José dos Campos | Mon 16:41:19 |
| São Luís | Mon 16:41:19 |
| São Paulo | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Teresina | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Uberlândia | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Viamão | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Vila Velha | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Vitória | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Vitória da Conquista | Mon 16:41:19 |
| Várzea Grande | Mon 15:41:19 |
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 | 16:41 on Monday |
|---|---|
| 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 16:41 on Monday 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.