🇧🇷 What Time Zone Is Brazil In?
All 16 Time Zones in Brazil
| Region | IANA Zone | Current Time | UTC offset (Jan / Jul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Araguaina | America/Araguaina | 11:02 AM | UTC−3 |
| Bahia | America/Bahia | 11:02 AM | UTC−3 |
| Belem | America/Belem | 11:02 AM | UTC−3 |
| Boa Vista | America/Boa_Vista | 10:02 AM | UTC−4 |
| Campo Grande | America/Campo_Grande | 10:02 AM | UTC−4 |
| Cuiaba | America/Cuiaba | 10:02 AM | UTC−4 |
| Eirunepe | America/Eirunepe | 9:02 AM | UTC−5 |
| Fortaleza | America/Fortaleza | 11:02 AM | UTC−3 |
| Maceio | America/Maceio | 11:02 AM | UTC−3 |
| Manaus | America/Manaus | 10:02 AM | UTC−4 |
| Noronha | America/Noronha | 12:02 PM | UTC−2 |
| Porto Velho | America/Porto_Velho | 10:02 AM | UTC−4 |
| Recife | America/Recife | 11:02 AM | UTC−3 |
| Rio Branco | America/Rio_Branco | 9:02 AM | UTC−5 |
| Santarem | America/Santarem | 11:02 AM | UTC−3 |
| Sao Paulo | America/Sao_Paulo | 11:02 AM | UTC−3 |
Brazil time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC−3 |
| Time zones in the country | 16 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. Brazil spans several zones; this page uses America/Sao_Paulo as the primary one. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Brazil and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 3 hours behind | 3 hours behind |
| London | 3 hours behind | 4 hours behind |
| New York | 2 hours ahead | 1 hour ahead |
| India (IST) | 8 hours 30 minutes behind | 8 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 12 hours behind | 12 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Brazil is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Brazil time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Brazil use?
Brazil uses America/Sao_Paulo, the primary one of its 16 IANA time zones. Its offset is UTC−3 in January and the same in July.
Does Brazil observe daylight saving time?
No. Brazil does not change its clocks in 2026: America/Sao_Paulo stays on UTC−3 all year. Other time zones inside the country can follow different rules — see the table of zones.
What is the time difference between Brazil and New York?
In January Brazil is 2 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 1 hour ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Brazil and India?
In January Brazil is 8 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 8 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.