Current Local Time in Fortaleza
Fortaleza, Brazil (GMT-3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Fortaleza is located in the America/Fortaleza timezone in Brazil.
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America/FortalezaData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical with consistent warm temperatures (26-32°C). Rainy season February-May, sunny the rest of year.
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📍About Fortaleza Time Zone
Fortaleza is located in the America/Fortaleza time zone (UTC-3). As a major metropolitan city in Brazil, Fortaleza serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Fortaleza is 2 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Fortaleza, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Fortaleza does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC-3.
Fortaleza has a population of approximately 2.7M. The local currency is the Brazilian Real (R$). To call Fortaleza from abroad, use the country code +55 85. The primary language spoken is Portuguese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Fortaleza time is 2 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours behind London. This makes Fortaleza strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Fortaleza Time
- • Time Zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-3)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Brazil (BR)
- • Coordinates: -3.72°, -38.54°
- • Calling Code: +55 85