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Time in Brazil right now

Brazil runs on 4 clocks, from Noronha in the east to Acre in the west. The live times below come from the same time zone database used by phones and computers.

Noronha · your zone --:--   America/Noronha  
Sao Paulo · your zone --:--   America/Sao_Paulo, America/Araguaina, America/Bahia and more  
Boa Vista · your zone --:--   America/Boa_Vista, America/Campo_Grande, America/Cuiaba and more  
Eirunepe · your zone --:--   America/Eirunepe, America/Rio_Branco  
Sun and moon today

Sunrise and sunset in Sao Paulo today.

Worked out for Sao Paulo coordinates and updated every minute. In 2026 the shortest day has 10h 41m of daylight, and the longest day has 13h 35m.

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Public holidays

Brazil public holidays in 2026.

The 10 Brazil public holiday dates for 2026, with days left counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.

Next public holiday Our Lady of Aparecida Monday, 12 October 2026
Days to go26 days
Holidays left in 20265
Holidays passed5
Long weekends7
5 of 10 holiday dates passed
  • 1Jan
    Universal Fraternization DayThursday · Passed
  • 3Apr
    Good FridayFriday · Passed
  • 21Apr
    Tiradentes' DayTuesday · Passed
  • 1May
    Worker's DayFriday · Passed
  • 7Sep
    Independence DayMonday · Passed
  • 12Oct
    Our Lady of AparecidaMonday · In 26 days
  • 2Nov
    All Souls' DayMonday · In 47 days
  • 15Nov
    Republic Proclamation DaySunday · In 60 days
  • 20Nov
    National Day of Zumbi and Black AwarenessFriday · In 65 days
  • 25Dec
    Christmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Time difference

Sao Paulo time compared with other cities.

See how Sao Paulo time lines up with New York, London, Dubai, Tokyo and other cities right now. The last column counts from Sao Paulo.

CityCountryLocal timeFrom Sao Paulo
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Chicago Central Time --:--  
Denver Mountain Time --:--  
Phoenix Mountain Time without daylight saving --:--  
Los Angeles Pacific Time --:--  
Honolulu Hawaii-Aleutian Time --:--  
London United Kingdom --:--  
Dubai United Arab Emirates --:--  
Tokyo Japan --:--  
Sydney Australia --:--  
Daylight saving time

Daylight saving time in Brazil.

Brazil does not use daylight saving time now. The time difference with countries that change clocks shifts twice a year. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.

Clock changes No daylight saving time Sao Paulo stays on UTC-3 all year.
Time zoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
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What this means for you

Europe and North America move their clocks in spring and autumn. Their difference from Sao Paulo changes by 1 hour, while Sao Paulo stays on UTC-3.

Same clock

Countries with the same time as Sao Paulo.

These countries use UTC-3 for at least part of the year, so their clocks can match Sao Paulo. Check each country page before planning a call, because daylight saving rules can change the match.

Questions and answers

Quick answers about Brazil time.

Short answers about Brazil time zones, Sao Paulo UTC offset, daylight saving time and 2026 public holidays.

01

What time is it in Brazil now?

The live clock at the top shows Sao Paulo time and updates every second. The zone strip also shows Noronha, Boa Vista and Eirunepe because Brazil uses 4 clocks.

02

How many time zones does Brazil have?

Brazil has 4 time zones, from UTC-2 in Fernando de Noronha to UTC-5 in Acre. Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia use UTC-3.

03

Does Brazil use daylight saving time?

No. Brazil does not use daylight saving time now. Sao Paulo stays on UTC-3 all year, while countries that use daylight saving move closer or further away.

04

What is the UTC offset in Brazil?

Sao Paulo is UTC-3 all year. Other Brazil zones use UTC-2, UTC-4 or UTC-5, so check the zone strip if you need another city.

05

What is the time difference between Brazil and New York?

Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of New York in New York winter and 1 hour ahead in New York summer. The live table updates this difference.

06

What is the time difference between Brazil and London?

Sao Paulo is 3 hours behind London during UK winter and 4 hours behind during UK summer. The live table updates when UK clocks move.

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What is the time difference between Brazil and New Delhi?

Sao Paulo is 8 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi all year. Other Brazil zones can be 7 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes behind India.

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When is the next public holiday in Brazil?

The holiday card counts down to the next Brazil public holiday from today. In 2026 the list runs from Universal Fraternization Day on 1 January to Christmas Day on 25 December.

09

How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2026?

This page lists 10 Brazil public holiday dates for 2026. Seven fall on Monday or Friday, so they create long weekends.

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What time does the sun rise and set in Sao Paulo?

The sun and moon section shows today’s sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Sao Paulo. In 2026 daylight ranges from 10h 41m to 13h 35m.