Current Time in Brazil
Brazil has 4 main time zones. It is now 3:40 PM in the capital.
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · east to westYour zone
Fernando de Noronha
4:40 PM
UTC−02:00
Noronha
Brasília
3:40 PM
UTC−03:00
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília
Amazon
2:40 PM
UTC−04:00
Manaus
Acre
1:40 PM
UTC−05:00
Rio Branco
Time zones in Brazil
| Zone | Main cities | UTC offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando de Noronha | Noronha | UTC−02:00 | 4:40 PM |
| Brasília | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília | UTC−03:00 | 3:40 PM |
| Amazon | Manaus | UTC−04:00 | 2:40 PM |
| Acre | Rio Branco | UTC−05:00 | 1:40 PM |
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Questions
Does Brazil observe daylight saving time?
No. Brazil stays on Brasília Standard Time (UTC−03:00) all year, so its clocks never change.
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil uses Brasília Standard Time, IANA zone America/Sao_Paulo. Right now that is UTC−03:00.
How far is Brazil from New York time?
Brazil is 1 hour ahead of New York right now.