Current Time in João Pessoa, Brazil 🇧🇷
The current local time in João Pessoa, Brazil is 10:24:49 (-03) on Monday, 20 July 2026. João Pessoa is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 817,511. The sun rises at about 05:33 and sets at 17:19 today (11h 46m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:19
- 11h 46m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in João Pessoa
João Pessoa, Brazil keeps -03 (UTC-03:00). João Pessoa does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:33 and sets at about 17:19 local time, giving João Pessoa 11h 46m of daylight.
Right now it is 10:24 on Monday in João Pessoa (UTC-03:00). When it is 10:24 here, it is 09:24 in New York (1h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for João Pessoa
- Use the America/Fortaleza IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from João Pessoa to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:24 Mon | 1h behind |
| Los Angeles | 06:24 Mon | 4h behind |
| London | 14:24 Mon | 4h ahead |
| Paris | 15:24 Mon | 5h ahead |
| Dubai | 17:24 Mon | 7h ahead |
| Mumbai | 18:54 Mon | 8.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 21:24 Mon | 11h ahead |
| Tokyo | 22:24 Mon | 12h ahead |
| Sydney | 23:24 Mon | 13h ahead |
Best next checks from João Pessoa
Compare João Pessoa with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Brazil.
Business-hours overlap from João Pessoa
For a normal business-hours call, 10:00-17:00 in João Pessoa overlaps with 09:00-16:00 in New York.
| Compare with | João Pessoa time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Los Angeles | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| London | 09:00-13:00 | 13:00-17:00 | 4 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-10:00 | 16:00-17:00 | 1 hour |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
João Pessoa time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is João Pessoa in?
João Pessoa uses -03 (UTC-03:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does João Pessoa observe daylight saving time?
No - João Pessoa keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in João Pessoa today?
Today the sun rises around 05:33 and sets around 17:19 in João Pessoa, about 11h 46m of daylight.
What is the time difference between João Pessoa and other cities?
When it is 10:24 in João Pessoa, it is 09:24 in New York (1h behind). See the table above for João Pessoa's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in João Pessoa
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Fortaleza IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Brazil time page.
Local entity signals for João Pessoa
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to João Pessoa.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/Fortaleza (UTC−03:00) |
| Coordinates | -7.12, -34.86 |
| Population signal | About 817,511 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:33, sunset 17:19, 11h 46m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Fortaleza time-zone page for rules, the Brazil country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 7.12° S, 34.86° W
Population: 817,511
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌