Current time in Brazil
Brazil spans 4 main time zones, from UTC−5 to UTC−2.
| Area | Time now | Offset now | IANA zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasília, São Paulo, Rio | --:-- | UTC−3 | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Manaus (Amazonas) | --:-- | UTC−4 | America/Manaus |
| Acre | --:-- | UTC−5 | America/Rio_Branco |
| Fernando de Noronha | --:-- | UTC−2 | America/Noronha |
Time difference from Brazil
| Place | Brasília, São Paulo, Rio is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 h ahead 2 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Chicago | 2 h ahead 3 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Los Angeles | 4 h ahead 5 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| London | 4 h behind 3 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Berlin | 5 h behind 4 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| India | 8 h 30 min behind all year | |
| Tokyo | 12 h behind all year | |
| Sydney | 14 h behind 13 h behind 4 Apr–3 Oct | |
| UTC | 3 h behind all year |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Brazil
Quick facts
IANA zone: America/Sao_Paulo
Standard: UTC−3
Daylight saving: not observed
Same clock all year as: Araguaina, La Rioja, Rio Gallegos, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Tucuman, Ushuaia, Asuncion, Bahia, Belem, Buenos Aires.
Daylight saving in Brazil
Brasília, São Paulo, Rio
UTC−3 all year.
Brasília, São Paulo, Rio does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Manaus (Amazonas)
UTC−4 all year.
Manaus (Amazonas) does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−4 all year.
Acre
UTC−5 all year.
Acre does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Fernando de Noronha
UTC−2 all year.
Fernando de Noronha does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−2 all year.
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Brazil time
Questions
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil uses several zones: Brasília, São Paulo, Rio (America/Sao_Paulo, UTC−3 all year); Manaus (Amazonas) (America/Manaus, UTC−4 all year); Acre (America/Rio_Branco, UTC−5 all year); Fernando de Noronha (America/Noronha, UTC−2 all year).
Does Brazil use daylight saving time?
No. Brazil keeps the same clock time all year.
How many hours ahead of New York is Brazil?
Brazil (Brasília, São Paulo, Rio) is usually 1 h ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) (2 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec, 2026).
What is the time difference between Brazil and London?
Brazil (Brasília, São Paulo, Rio) is usually 4 h behind London (3 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec, 2026).
Does Brazil have more than one time zone?
Yes, 4 are listed on this page, each with its own IANA zone. When you share a time with someone in Brazil, name the city or region rather than just the country.