Current Time in Brazil
Brasília Time (Brasília) — Brazil spans 4 time zones.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BRTUTC-3
Time zones in Brazil
Acre Standard Time
Acre Standard Time (UTC-5)
--:--UTC-5- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Eirunepe, Rio Branco
Amazon Time
Amazon Time (AMT)
--:--UTC-4- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Manaus
Brasília Time
Brasília Time (BRT)
--:--UTC-3- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília
Fernando de Noronha Standard Time
Fernando de Noronha Standard Time (UTC-2)
--:--UTC-2- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Noronha
Zones are grouped by behaviour: standard offset and daylight saving rules. Offsets: UTC-5, UTC-4, UTC-3, UTC-2.
Major cities in Brazil
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil to New York | -1 hour | |
| Brazil to London | +4 hours | |
| Brazil to Dubai | +7 hours | |
| Brazil to New Delhi | +8 hours 30 minutes | |
| Brazil to Tokyo | +12 hours |
Based on Brasília Time (Brasília). Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Brazil: FAQs
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil spans 4 time zones: Acre Standard Time (UTC-5), Amazon Time (UTC-4), Brasília Time (UTC-3) and Fernando de Noronha Standard Time (UTC-2). The capital, Brasília, is on Brasília Time.
Does Brazil observe daylight saving time?
No. Brazil does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
How many time zones does Brazil have?
4, counting zones that behave differently: Acre Standard Time (UTC-5), Amazon Time (UTC-4), Brasília Time (UTC-3) and Fernando de Noronha Standard Time (UTC-2).
What is the time difference between Brazil and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour behind Brasília Time in Brazil. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Brasília, the capital?
Brasília is on Brasília Time, currently BRT (UTC-3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Brasília page.