Current Time in Brazil
14 time zones · 382 cities · Capital: Brasília
Time Zones
| GMT-3 | UTC-03:00 | |
| GMT-3 | UTC-03:00 | |
| GMT-3 | UTC-03:00 | |
| GMT-4 | UTC-04:00 | |
| GMT-4 | UTC-04:00 | |
| GMT-4 | UTC-04:00 | |
| GMT-3 | UTC-03:00 | |
| GMT-3 | UTC-03:00 | |
| GMT-4 | UTC-04:00 | |
| GMT-4 | UTC-04:00 | |
| GMT-3 | UTC-03:00 | |
| GMT-5 | UTC-05:00 | |
| GMT-3 | UTC-03:00 | |
| GMT-3 | UTC-03:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Brasília |
| Currency | BRL (R$) |
| Calling code | +55 |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
Brazil does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC-03:00 year-round.
Time planning in Brazil
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Brazil.
Country time shape
Brazil spans 14 time zones, from UTC-03:00 to UTC-03:00. Schedule by city when precision matters.
Major city anchor
Start with São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses America/Araguaina.
DST complexity
Brazil has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Brazil | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| New York | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Chicago | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Berlin | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Brazil with São Paulo.
Time Difference from Brazil
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +1h |
| Chicago | +2h |
| Los Angeles | +4h |
| London | -4h |
| Paris | -5h |
| Berlin | -5h |
| Moscow | -6h |
| Dubai | -7h |
| Mumbai | -8h 30m |
| Bangkok | -10h |
| Shanghai | -11h |
| Tokyo | -12h |
| Sydney | -13h |
| Auckland | -15h |
2 Cities in Brazil
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | GMT-3 | --:--:-- |
| Rio de Janeiro | GMT-3 | --:--:-- |
Time in Brazil
Brazil spans 14 time zones, from UTC-03:00 to UTC-03:00. The time zones used are GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-4 (UTC-04:00), GMT-4 (UTC-04:00), GMT-4 (UTC-04:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-4 (UTC-04:00), GMT-4 (UTC-04:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-5 (UTC-05:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00).
The largest city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. The capital, Brasília, uses the GMT-3 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil spans 14 time zones: GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-4 (UTC-04:00), GMT-4 (UTC-04:00), GMT-4 (UTC-04:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-4 (UTC-04:00), GMT-4 (UTC-04:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-5 (UTC-05:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00), GMT-3 (UTC-03:00).
Does Brazil observe daylight saving time?
No. Brazil does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC-03:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília. The currency is the BRL (R$) and the country calling code is +55.
What is the time difference between Brazil and New York?
Brazil is +1h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Brazil does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 382 cities in Brazil. The largest include São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro.