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Current local time in Rio Grande, Brazil

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

About Rio Grande

Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (America/Sao_Paulo), currently UTC-03:00. Population: about 187,838.

Country:Brazil
State / region:Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates:32°02′S / 52°06′W
Population:187,838
Currency:Brazilian real (BRL)
Languages:Portuguese
Country calling code:+55

Time zone in Rio Grande

IANA time zone:America/Sao_Paulo
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

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

Sunrise and sunset in Rio Grande today

Sunrise:05:40
Sunset:18:45
Solar noon:12:12
Day length:13h 05m
Civil twilight:05:15 – 19:10

Calculated for 2026-10-22 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 Rio Grande

  • London−4 hRio Grande is 4 hours behind London
  • New York+1 hRio Grande is 1 hour ahead of New York
  • Abuja−4 hRio Grande is 4 hours behind Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande time

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