Current local time in Brasília, Brazil
UTC-03:00 · UTC-03:00 · Brasilia Standard Time
About Brasília
Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (America/Sao_Paulo), currently UTC-03:00. It is the capital of Brazil. Population: about 2,207,718.
| Country: | Brazil |
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| State / region: | Distrito Federal |
| Coordinates: | 15°47′S / 47°56′W |
| Population: | 2,207,718 |
| Currency: | Brazilian real (BRL) |
| Languages: | Portuguese |
| Country calling code: | +55 |
Time zone in Brasília
| IANA time zone: | America/Sao_Paulo |
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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
Brasília does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Brasília today
| Sunrise: | 05:40 |
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| Sunset: | 18:12 |
| Solar noon: | 11:56 |
| Day length: | 12h 32m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:18 – 18:34 |
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 Brasília
- London−4 hBrasília is 4 hours behind London
- New York+1 hBrasília is 1 hour ahead of New York
- Abuja−4 hBrasília is 4 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Brasília time
What time zone is Brasília in?
Brasília uses the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo (Brasilia Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-03:00.
Does Brasília observe daylight saving time?
Brasília does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Brasília and London?
Right now Brasília 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 Brasília and New York?
Right now Brasília 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.