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 Sat 17:23:35
- Anápolis Sat 17:23:35
- Aparecida de Goiânia Sat 17:23:35
- Aracaju Sat 17:23:35
- Belford Roxo Sat 17:23:35
- Belo Horizonte Sat 17:23:35
- Belém Sat 17:23:35
- Blumenau Sat 17:23:35
- Boa Vista Sat 16:23:35
- Brasilia Sat 17:23:35
- Campina Grande Sat 17:23:35
- Campinas Sat 17:23:35
- Campo Grande Sat 16:23:35
- Campos dos Goytacazes Sat 17:23:35
- Canoas Sat 17:23:35
- Caucaia Sat 17:23:35
- Caxias do Sul Sat 17:23:35
- Contagem Sat 17:23:35
- Cuiabá Sat 16:23:35
- Curitiba Sat 17:23:35
- Duque de Caxias Sat 17:23:35
- Feira de Santana Sat 17:23:35
- Florianópolis Sat 17:23:35
- Fortaleza Sat 17:23:35
- Foz do Iguaçu Sat 17:23:35
- Goiânia Sat 17:23:35
- Guarulhos Sat 17:23:35
- Imperatriz Sat 17:23:35
- Itabuna Sat 17:23:35
- Jaboatão Sat 17:23:35
- Jaboatão dos Guararapes Sat 17:23:35
- Joinville Sat 17:23:35
- João Pessoa Sat 17:23:35
- Juazeiro do Norte Sat 17:23:35
- Juiz de Fora Sat 17:23:35
- Londrina Sat 17:23:35
- Macapá Sat 17:23:35
- Maceió Sat 17:23:35
- Manaus Sat 16:23:35
- Maracanaú Sat 17:23:35
- Maringá Sat 17:23:35
- Mossoró Sat 17:23:35
- Natal Sat 17:23:35
- Nova Iguaçu Sat 17:23:35
- Olinda Sat 17:23:35
- Palmas Sat 17:23:35
- Parauapebas Sat 17:23:35
- Parnamirim Sat 17:23:35
- Paulista Sat 17:23:35
- Pelotas Sat 17:23:35
- Ponta Grossa Sat 17:23:35
- Porto Alegre Sat 17:23:35
- Porto Velho Sat 16:23:35
- Recife Sat 17:23:35
- Ribeirão das Neves Sat 17:23:35
- Rio Branco Sat 15:23:35
- Rio Verde Sat 17:23:35
- Rio de Janeiro Sat 17:23:35
- Salvador Sat 17:23:35
- Serra Sat 17:23:35
- São Bernardo do Campo Sat 17:23:35
- São José Sat 17:23:35
- São José dos Campos Sat 17:23:35
- São Luís Sat 17:23:35
- São Paulo Sat 17:23:35
- Teresina Sat 17:23:35
- Uberlândia Sat 17:23:35
- Viamão Sat 17:23:35
- Vila Velha Sat 17:23:35
- Vitória Sat 17:23:35
- Vitória da Conquista Sat 17:23:35
- Várzea Grande Sat 16:23:35
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Ananindeua | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Anápolis | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Aparecida de Goiânia | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Aracaju | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Belford Roxo | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Belo Horizonte | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Belém | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Blumenau | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Boa Vista | Sat 16:23:35 |
| Brasilia | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Campina Grande | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Campinas | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Campo Grande | Sat 16:23:35 |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Canoas | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Caucaia | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Caxias do Sul | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Contagem | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Cuiabá | Sat 16:23:35 |
| Curitiba | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Duque de Caxias | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Feira de Santana | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Florianópolis | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Fortaleza | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Foz do Iguaçu | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Goiânia | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Guarulhos | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Imperatriz | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Itabuna | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Jaboatão | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Joinville | Sat 17:23:35 |
| João Pessoa | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Juiz de Fora | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Londrina | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Macapá | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Maceió | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Manaus | Sat 16:23:35 |
| Maracanaú | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Maringá | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Mossoró | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Natal | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Nova Iguaçu | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Olinda | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Palmas | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Parauapebas | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Parnamirim | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Paulista | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Pelotas | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Ponta Grossa | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Porto Alegre | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Porto Velho | Sat 16:23:35 |
| Recife | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Ribeirão das Neves | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Rio Branco | Sat 15:23:35 |
| Rio Verde | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Rio de Janeiro | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Salvador | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Serra | Sat 17:23:35 |
| São Bernardo do Campo | Sat 17:23:35 |
| São José | Sat 17:23:35 |
| São José dos Campos | Sat 17:23:35 |
| São Luís | Sat 17:23:35 |
| São Paulo | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Teresina | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Uberlândia | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Viamão | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Vila Velha | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Vitória | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Vitória da Conquista | Sat 17:23:35 |
| Várzea Grande | Sat 16:23:35 |
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 clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Brazil at a glance
| Current main time | 17:23 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| 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 17:23 on Saturday 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 data
This page connects Brazil to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Brasilia, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Brazil 🇧🇷 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | BR / BRA |
| Capital city clock | Brasilia |
| Cities shown | 72 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 21 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−03:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue 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.