Brazil Time Now - Current Time in Brazil

What Time Is It in Brazil Right Now?

BrasíliaSouth America

Current Time

09:12:59 PM
Friday, December 12, 2025
GMT-3America/Sao_Paulo

Country Information

Population

213.0 million

Capital

Brasília

Area

8.51 million km²

Currency

Brazilian Real (BRL)

Language

Portuguese

Time Zone Details

Fernando de Noronha Time

GMT-2

10:12:59 PM

Brasília Time

GMT-3

09:12:59 PM

Amazon Time

GMT-4

08:12:59 PM

Acre Time

GMT-5

07:12:59 PM

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Brazil

Long Name

Federative Republic of Brazil

Abbreviations

BR, BRA

Global Time Comparison

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09:12:59 PM
New York
07:12:59 PM
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London
12:12:59 AM
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Paris
01:12:59 AM
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Tokyo
09:12:59 AM
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Sydney
11:12:59 AM
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Dubai
04:12:59 AM
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Singapore
08:12:59 AM
+11h ahead
Mumbai
05:42:59 AM
+9h ahead
Daytime (6am-6pm)
Nighttime
Business Hours (9am-5pm)
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Brazil Public Holidays 2025

View all national holidays, observances, and celebration dates

Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Argentina is 1h behind, Uruguay is 1h behind, Paraguay is 1h behind, Suriname is 1h behind, Bolivia is 2h behind, Venezuela is 2h behind, Guyana is 2h behind, Peru is 3h behind, Colombia is 3h behind.

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States & Provinces in Brazil

State/ProvinceTime
ParáFri 09:12:59 PM
PernambucoFri 09:12:59 PM
CearáFri 09:12:59 PM
BahiaFri 09:12:59 PM
Rio Grande do SulFri 09:12:59 PM
Minas GeraisFri 09:12:59 PM
ParanáFri 09:12:59 PM
PiauíFri 09:12:59 PM
Mato Grosso do SulFri 08:12:59 PM
State/ProvinceTime
São PauloFri 09:12:59 PM
Rio de JaneiroFri 09:12:59 PM
GoiásFri 09:12:59 PM
SergipeFri 09:12:59 PM
Espírito SantoFri 09:12:59 PM
TocantinsFri 09:12:59 PM
MaranhãoFri 09:12:59 PM
AlagoasFri 09:12:59 PM
Santa CatarinaFri 09:12:59 PM
State/ProvinceTime
RondôniaFri 08:12:59 PM
AmazonasFri 08:12:59 PM
Rio Grande do NorteFri 09:12:59 PM
Mato GrossoFri 08:12:59 PM
ParaíbaFri 09:12:59 PM
RoraimaFri 08:12:59 PM
Federal DistrictFri 09:12:59 PM
AcreFri 07:12:59 PM
AmapáFri 09:12:59 PM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Brazil

SyncMyTime displays time across Brazil's multiple time zones spanning this vast South American nation. From São Paulo to Amazonas, our tool covers Brasília Time (UTC-3), Amazon Time (UTC-4), and Acre Time (UTC-5).

Time Zone History

Brazil has had a complex time zone history with frequent changes. Originally four zones, reduced to three in 2008, briefly two in 2008, then back to three in 2013. Most recently in 2019, Brazil eliminated daylight saving time entirely after decades of implementation. The changes reflect ongoing debates about energy savings versus public convenience in this geographically diverse nation.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Brazilian daily life follows relaxed, social rhythms. The workday varies but often runs 9 AM-6 PM with flexible lunch breaks. Beach culture in coastal cities means afternoon activities pause during peak sun. Evening social life doesn't begin until 8-9 PM, with dinner often at 10 PM. The famous 'jeitinho brasileiro' (Brazilian way) reflects cultural flexibility with schedules and creative problem-solving.

Why People Check Brazil Time

Many users search Brazil time to organize:

  • Agricultural commodities and soybean trading
  • Carnival and major event scheduling
  • Oil and gas industry coordination
  • Football/soccer match broadcasts
  • Manufacturing and automotive industry
  • Amazon rainforest tourism planning

What SyncMyTime Offers

SyncMyTime handles all time calculations automatically, so you don't need to manually convert or verify:

  • Displays time for all 4 time zones in Brazil
  • Real-time comparisons with other countries
  • 24/7 accurate updates

Stay Synchronized with Brazil

Whether you're trading commodities in São Paulo, planning Carnival in Rio, or coordinating across Brazil's vast territory, SyncMyTime handles Brazilian time zones with samba-level rhythm.

Interesting Facts

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

The country has the world's largest rainforest, the Amazon.

Brazil spans 4 time zones from UTC−2 to UTC−5.

The country has the world's largest coffee production.

Brazil is the only country in South America that speaks Portuguese.