Current Local Time in Salvador
Salvador, Brazil (GMT-3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Salvador is located in the America/Bahia timezone in Brazil.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/BahiaData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical with warm temperatures year-round (24-30°C). Rainy season April-July.
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📍About Salvador Time Zone
Salvador is located in the America/Bahia time zone (UTC-3). As a major metropolitan city in Brazil, Salvador serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Salvador is 2 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Salvador, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Salvador does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC-3.
Salvador has a population of approximately 2.9M. The local currency is the Brazilian Real (R$). To call Salvador from abroad, use the country code +55 71. The primary language spoken is Portuguese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Salvador time is 2 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours behind London. This makes Salvador strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Salvador Time
- • Time Zone: America/Bahia (UTC-3)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Brazil (BR)
- • Coordinates: -12.97°, -38.50°
- • Calling Code: +55 71