Current Time in Fortaleza, Brazil
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BRTUTC-3
Fortaleza time zone
Time Zone
Brasília Time (BRT)
IANA: America/Fortaleza
UTC Offset
UTC-3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
3.72° S, 38.54° W
Sunrise
5:25 AM
Sunset
5:30 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza to New York | -1 hour | |
| Fortaleza to London | +4 hours | |
| Fortaleza to Dubai | +7 hours | |
| Fortaleza to New Delhi | +8 hours 30 minutes | |
| Fortaleza to Tokyo | +12 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Fortaleza. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Fortaleza
What time zone is Fortaleza in?
Fortaleza is on Brasília Time (IANA time zone America/Fortaleza), which is BRT (UTC-3) all year.
Does Fortaleza observe daylight saving time?
No. Fortaleza does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on BRT (UTC-3) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Fortaleza and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour behind Fortaleza. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:25 AM and sets at 5:30 PM local time, giving 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Brazil on the same time as Fortaleza?
No. Brazil has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Fortaleza follows Brasília Time.