What Time Zone Is Brazil?
Brazil uses 4 time zones: BRT (UTC−3), AST (UTC−4), EST (UTC−5), UTC−2 (UTC−2). Sao Paulo is on BRT.
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· Brazil — main zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Time zones in Brazil
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) | UTC−3 | --:-- | Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Curitiba |
| Amazon Standard Time (AST) | UTC−4 | --:-- | Manaus, Natal, Crato |
| Acre Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | Rio Branco |
| Fernando de Noronha Standard Time (UTC−2) | UTC−2 | --:-- | America/Noronha |
Convert Brazil time
Main time zone of Brazil
| Time zone | Brasilia Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | BRT |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Daylight saving time in Brazil
Brazil does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−3 all year, so conversions never shift.
Brazil time zone FAQ
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil spans 4 time zones: BRT (UTC−3), AST (UTC−4), EST (UTC−5), UTC−2 (UTC−2).
Which areas of Brazil use each time zone?
BRT: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia. AST: Manaus, Natal, Crato. EST: Rio Branco. UTC−2: America/Noronha
Does all of Brazil observe daylight saving time?
No. No part of Brazil changes its clocks.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.