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Current local time in João Pessoa, Brazil

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UTC-03:00 · UTC-03:00 · Brasilia Standard Time

About João Pessoa

João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (America/Fortaleza), currently UTC-03:00. Population: about 650,883.

Country:Brazil
State / region:Paraíba
Coordinates:7°07′S / 34°52′W
Population:650,883
Currency:Brazilian real (BRL)
Languages:Portuguese
Country calling code:+55

Time zone in João Pessoa

IANA time zone:America/Fortaleza
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

João Pessoa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in João Pessoa today

Sunrise:04:55
Sunset:17:13
Solar noon:11:04
Day length:12h 17m
Civil twilight:04:33 – 17:34

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 João Pessoa

  • London−4 hJoão Pessoa is 4 hours behind London
  • New York+1 hJoão Pessoa is 1 hour ahead of New York
  • Abuja−4 hJoão Pessoa is 4 hours behind Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about João Pessoa time

What time zone is João Pessoa in?
João Pessoa uses the IANA time zone America/Fortaleza (Brasilia Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-03:00.
Does João Pessoa observe daylight saving time?
João Pessoa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between João Pessoa and London?
Right now João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa and New York?
Right now João Pessoa 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.