Current Time in Brazil

Brasília Time (BRT) · UTC−3 · No Daylight Saving Time since 2019

Live Brazil Time (BRT · UTC−3)
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São Paulo · Rio de Janeiro · Brasília · No DST

Brazil Time vs World Cities

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Best Time to Call Brazil

Brazil (BRT, UTC−3) has no DST since 2019. Target 9:00 AM–6:00 PM BRT for business calls.

Calling FromYour TimeBrazil Time
EST (New York)7:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST9:00 AM – 2:00 PM BRT
PST (Los Angeles)4:00 AM – 9:00 AM PST9:00 AM – 2:00 PM BRT
GMT (London)12:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT9:00 AM – 2:00 PM BRT
CET (Berlin/Paris)1:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET9:00 AM – 2:00 PM BRT
IST (India)5:30 PM – 10:30 PM IST9:00 AM – 2:00 PM BRT

Brazil Time Zones Explained

Brazil spans an unusually wide range of longitudes for a single country, which is why it uses four different time zones. The vast majority of Brazilians — including everyone in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília — live in BRT (Brasília Time, UTC−3).

Brazil abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2019. Previously, southern states moved clocks forward by one hour during the Southern Hemisphere summer (roughly October through February). Since April 2019, all Brazilian time zones are fixed year-round. This means the time difference between Brazil and DST-observing countries like the US and UK changes when those countries adjust their clocks — but Brazil never changes its own.

ZoneUTC OffsetStates / Region
BRT — Brasília TimeUTC−3São Paulo, Rio, Brasília, Bahia, Ceará, most states
AMT — Amazon TimeUTC−4Manaus, Mato Grosso, Rondônia, parts of Amazonas
ACT — Acre TimeUTC−5Acre state, southwest Amazonas
FNT — Fernando de NoronhaUTC−2Fernando de Noronha island territory

BRT Quick Reference — When it is noon in São Paulo

City / RegionTime ZoneLocal Time (when BRT = 12:00)
New YorkEST (UTC−5)10:00 AM(11:00 AM EDT in summer)
Los AngelesPST (UTC−8)7:00 AM(8:00 AM PDT in summer)
LondonGMT (UTC+0)3:00 PM(4:00 PM BST in summer)
Berlin / ParisCET (UTC+1)4:00 PM(5:00 PM CEST in summer)
Lagos (Nigeria)WAT (UTC+1)4:00 PM
DubaiGST (UTC+4)7:00 PM
Mumbai (IST)IST (UTC+5:30)8:30 PM
SingaporeSGT (UTC+8)11:00 PM
TokyoJST (UTC+9)Midnight

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Brazil right now?
Most of Brazil, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília, uses Brasília Time (BRT), which is UTC−3. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time in Brazil.
How many time zones does Brazil have?
Brazil has four official time zones: BRT (UTC−3) covering most states including São Paulo, Rio, and Brasília; AMT (UTC−4) covering Amazon states like Manaus and Mato Grosso; ACT (UTC−5) covering the state of Acre and southwest Amazonas; and FNT (UTC−2) used only by the Fernando de Noronha island territory.
Does Brazil observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
No. Brazil abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2019 under a decree by President Bolsonaro. Before that, southern states (including São Paulo and Rio) used to advance clocks by one hour during the Southern Hemisphere summer (October–February). Since 2019, Brazil's time zones are fixed year-round.
What is São Paulo's time zone?
São Paulo uses Brasília Time (BRT), which is UTC−3. The IANA time zone identifier is America/Sao_Paulo. São Paulo shares this time zone with Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Salvador, and most other major Brazilian cities.
What is the time difference between Brazil and the US?
São Paulo (BRT, UTC−3) is 2 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC−5) and 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST, UTC−8). During US daylight saving time (EDT, UTC−4), São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of New York. During PDT, São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What is the time difference between Brazil and the UK?
São Paulo (BRT, UTC−3) is 3 hours behind London (GMT, UTC+0). During British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), São Paulo is 4 hours behind London. When it is 12:00 PM in São Paulo, it is 3:00 PM in London (winter) or 4:00 PM (summer).
What is the best time to call Brazil from the US?
From US Eastern time (EST), the best window to reach Brazil during business hours is 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST, which corresponds to 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM BRT in São Paulo. From US Pacific time (PST), try 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM PST for the same São Paulo morning window.
What UTC offset is Brazil?
Brazil's main time zone is BRT (Brasília Time) at UTC−3, covering São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and most of the country. The Amazon region uses UTC−4, the state of Acre uses UTC−5, and Fernando de Noronha island uses UTC−2.
Time zone data powered by the IANA Time Zone Database. Brazil main zone: America/Sao_Paulo (BRT, UTC−3). DST abolished April 2019.