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Time zone facts

Time zone
Brasilia Standard Time
IANA zone
America/Bahia
Current UTC offset
UTC−3
Daylight saving time
No
Country
Brazil
Region
Bahia
Population
2,711,840
Coordinates
12.98° S, 38.49° W
Elevation
4 m

Salvador is a city in Brazil, in Bahia, with a population of about 2,711,840. It uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Bahia).

Salvador 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, Fortaleza, Brasília.

Because Salvador lies at 12.98° S, 38.49° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 11 h 22 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 12 h 54 min.

Time difference with other cities

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox5:37 AM5:44 PM12 h 07 min
June solstice5:54 AM5:16 PM11 h 22 min
September equinox5:23 AM5:29 PM12 h 06 min
December solstice5:05 AM5:58 PM12 h 54 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Salvador in?

Salvador is in the Brasilia Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Bahia. The UTC offset is UTC−3.

Does Salvador have daylight saving time?

No. Salvador stays on UTC−3 all year.

What is the time difference between Salvador and New York?

In January New York is 2 hours behind Salvador, and in July it is 1 hour behind Salvador, because of daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between Salvador and Los Angeles?

In January Los Angeles is 5 hours behind Salvador, and in July it is 4 hours behind Salvador, because of daylight saving time.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Salvador?

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 5:54 AM and sets at about 5:16 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:05 AM and sets at about 5:58 PM (local time).

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