Current local time in São Carlos, Brazil
UTC-03:00 · UTC-03:00 · Brasilia Standard Time
About São Carlos
São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (America/Sao_Paulo), currently UTC-03:00. Population: about 205,035.
| Country: | Brazil |
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| State / region: | São Paulo |
| Coordinates: | 22°01′S / 47°53′W |
| Population: | 205,035 |
| Currency: | Brazilian real (BRL) |
| Languages: | Portuguese |
| Country calling code: | +55 |
Time zone in São Carlos
| 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
São Carlos does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in São Carlos today
| Sunrise: | 05:34 |
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| Sunset: | 18:17 |
| Solar noon: | 11:56 |
| Day length: | 12h 43m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:11 – 18:40 |
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 São Carlos
- London−4 hSão Carlos is 4 hours behind London
- New York+1 hSão Carlos is 1 hour ahead of New York
- Abuja−4 hSão Carlos is 4 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about São Carlos time
What time zone is São Carlos in?
São Carlos uses the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo (Brasilia Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-03:00.
Does São Carlos observe daylight saving time?
São Carlos does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between São Carlos and London?
Right now São Carlos 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 São Carlos and New York?
Right now São Carlos 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.