PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Recife
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Brasilia Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Recife
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Pernambuco
- Population
- 1,653,461
- Coordinates
- 8.05° S, 34.88° W
- Elevation
- 8 m
Recife is a city in Brazil, in Pernambuco, with a population of about 1,653,461. It uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Recife).
Recife 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, Buenos Aires, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza.
Because Recife lies at 8.05° S, 34.88° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 11 h 39 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 12 h 36 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:23 AM | 5:30 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 11 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 5:09 AM | 5:15 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 4:59 AM | 5:35 PM | 12 h 36 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Recife in?
Recife is in the Brasilia Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Recife. The UTC offset is UTC−3.
Does Recife have daylight saving time?
No. Recife stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Recife and New York?
In January New York is 2 hours behind Recife, and in July it is 1 hour behind Recife, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Recife and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 5 hours behind Recife, and in July it is 4 hours behind Recife, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Recife?
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 5:31 AM and sets at about 5:10 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 4:59 AM and sets at about 5:35 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Fortaleza Brazil · 630 km ·
- Salvador Brazil · 670 km ·
- Belo Horizonte Brazil · 1,640 km ·
- Brasília Brazil · 1,660 km ·
- Rio de Janeiro Brazil · 1,870 km ·
- São Paulo Brazil · 2,130 km ·