PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Belo Horizonte
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Brasilia Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Minas Gerais
- Population
- 2,721,564
- Coordinates
- 19.92° S, 43.94° W
- Elevation
- 888 m
Belo Horizonte is a city in Brazil, in Minas Gerais, with a population of about 2,721,564. It uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Sao_Paulo).
Belo Horizonte does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Curitiba, Porto Alegre.
Because Belo Horizonte lies at 19.92° S, 43.94° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 10 h 56 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 13 h 20 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:29 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| September equinox | 5:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:33 PM | 13 h 20 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Belo Horizonte in?
Belo Horizonte is in the Brasilia Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Sao_Paulo. The UTC offset is UTC−3.
Does Belo Horizonte have daylight saving time?
No. Belo Horizonte stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Belo Horizonte and New York?
In January New York is 2 hours behind Belo Horizonte, and in July it is 1 hour behind Belo Horizonte, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Belo Horizonte and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 5 hours behind Belo Horizonte, and in July it is 4 hours behind Belo Horizonte, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Belo Horizonte?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:29 AM and sets at about 5:25 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:13 AM and sets at about 6:33 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Rio de Janeiro Brazil · 340 km ·
- São Paulo Brazil · 490 km ·
- Brasília Brazil · 620 km ·
- Curitiba Brazil · 820 km ·
- Salvador Brazil · 970 km ·
- Porto Alegre Brazil · 1,340 km ·