Current Local Time in Brasília
Brasília, Brazil (GMT-3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Brasília follows Brasília Time (BRT), which is UTC−3. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/Sao_PauloData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical savanna with distinct wet (October-April) and dry seasons. Temperatures 18-28°C year-round.
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📍About Brasília Time Zone
Brasília is located in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-3). As a major metropolitan city in Brazil, Brasília serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Brasília is 2 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Brasília, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Brasília does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC-3.
Brasília has a population of approximately 3.1M. The local currency is the Brazilian Real (R$). To call Brasília from abroad, use the country code +55 61. The primary language spoken is Portuguese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Brasília time is 2 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours behind London. This makes Brasília strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Brasília Time
- • Time Zone: America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-3)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Brazil (BR)
- • Coordinates: -15.79°, -47.88°
- • Calling Code: +55 61