Current Time in Salvador, Brazil
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BRTUTC-3
Salvador time zone
Time Zone
Brasília Time (BRT)
IANA: America/Bahia
UTC Offset
UTC-3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
12.98° S, 38.49° W
Sunrise
5:25 AM
Sunset
5:29 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador to New York | -1 hour | |
| Salvador to London | +4 hours | |
| Salvador to Dubai | +7 hours | |
| Salvador to New Delhi | +8 hours 30 minutes | |
| Salvador to Tokyo | +12 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Salvador. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Salvador
What time zone is Salvador in?
Salvador is on Brasília Time (IANA time zone America/Bahia), which is BRT (UTC-3) all year.
Does Salvador observe daylight saving time?
No. Salvador 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 Salvador and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour behind Salvador. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Salvador?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:25 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time, giving 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Brazil on the same time as Salvador?
No. Brazil has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Salvador follows Brasília Time.