Time in Brazil Now
Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) · UTC−3 · Capital: Brasília
See the current time in Brazil alongside major cities worldwide on our world clock.
- Official name
- República Federativa do Brasil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Population
- 204,772,000
- Currency
- BRL
- Language
- Portuguese
- Dialling code
- +55
- Internet domain
- .br
- ISO codes
- BR, BRA
- Continent
- South America
- Largest city
- São Paulo
- Cities on WorldClock
- 13
- Number of time zones
- 4
Time zones in Brazil
About Brazil
Brazil, also known as the Federative Republic of Brazil, is located in South America and is the fifth largest country in the world. The capital of Brazil is Brasília, its official language is Portuguese and it has a population of over 204 million people. The country’s currency is the Real (BRL). The world’s largest rainforest is located in Brazil; the Amazon Rainforest. This forest makes up 40 per cent of the country’s land but in addition to its rain forest, Brazil also has other types of land such as savannah (cerrado) and a dry plant region (caatinga). In the city of Rio de Janeiro you’ll find one of the Seven Wonders of the World; Christ the Redeemer, or, Cristo Redentor. Brazil has the largest economy in Latin America.
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Best time to call Brazil
Time difference from Brazil
Time tools for Brasília
🕌 Prayer times in Brasília
- Fajr04:14
- Sunrise05:31
- Dhuhr11:56
- Asr15:08
- Maghrib18:21
- Isha19:32
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil is spread over several time zones. The capital, Brasília, is on Brasilia Standard Time (BRT), UTC−3.
How many time zones does Brazil have?
Brazil has 4 time zones, from UTC−5 (Eirunepe) to UTC−2 (Noronha), a 3-hour spread.
Does Brazil observe daylight saving time?
No. Brazil does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−3 all year round.
What time is it in Brasília right now?
Brasília, the capital of Brazil, is on Brasilia Standard Time (BRT), UTC−3. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Brazil and London?
Brazil is currently 3 hours behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Brazil and New York?
Brazil is currently 2 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Brazil?
Office hours in Brazil (9:00–17:00 local time) are 12:00–20:00 in London and 07:00–15:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in South America are on the same time as Brazil?
Right now these countries in South America share UTC−3: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay.
What is the dialling code for Brazil?
The international dialling code for Brazil is +55.