PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Brasília
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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
- Federal District
- Population
- 2,207,718
- Coordinates
- 15.78° S, 47.93° W
- Elevation
- 1136 m
Brasília is the capital of Brazil, with a population of about 2,207,718. It uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Sao_Paulo).
Brasília 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, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Porto Alegre.
Because Brasília lies at 15.78° S, 47.93° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 11 h 11 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 13 h 04 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:37 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| September equinox | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:41 PM | 13 h 04 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Brasília in?
Brasília is in the Brasilia Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Sao_Paulo. The UTC offset is UTC−3.
Does Brasília have daylight saving time?
No. Brasília stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Brasília and New York?
In January New York is 2 hours behind Brasília, and in July it is 1 hour behind Brasília, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Brasília and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 5 hours behind Brasília, and in July it is 4 hours behind Brasília, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brasília?
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 6:37 AM and sets at about 5:49 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:37 AM and sets at about 6:41 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Belo Horizonte Brazil · 620 km ·
- São Paulo Brazil · 870 km ·
- Rio de Janeiro Brazil · 940 km ·
- Salvador Brazil · 1,060 km ·
- Curitiba Brazil · 1,080 km ·
- Asunción Paraguay · 1,460 km ·