Current local time in Balsas, Brazil
UTC-03:00 · UTC-03:00 · Brasilia Standard Time
About Balsas
Balsas, Maranhão, Brazil uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (America/Fortaleza), currently UTC-03:00. Population: about 68,056.
| Country: | Brazil |
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| State / region: | Maranhão |
| Coordinates: | 7°32′S / 46°02′W |
| Population: | 68,056 |
| Currency: | Brazilian real (BRL) |
| Languages: | Portuguese |
| Country calling code: | +55 |
Time zone in Balsas
| IANA time zone: | America/Fortaleza |
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| Time zone name: | Brasilia Standard Time (UTC-03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Brazil: | 16 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Balsas does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Balsas today
| Sunrise: | 05:39 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 11:48 |
| Day length: | 12h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:18 – 18:19 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Balsas
- London−4 hBalsas is 4 hours behind London
- New York+1 hBalsas is 1 hour ahead of New York
- Abuja−4 hBalsas is 4 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Balsas time
What time zone is Balsas in?
Balsas uses the IANA time zone America/Fortaleza (Brasilia Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-03:00.
Does Balsas observe daylight saving time?
Balsas does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Balsas and London?
Right now Balsas is 4 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Balsas and New York?
Right now Balsas is 1 hour ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.