Time Zones in Brazil

Brazil spans 4 time zones. Here's a complete breakdown of each timezone, the regions it covers, and the current time.

Acre Time

UTC-5
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Abbreviation ACT
IANA America/Rio_Branco
Regions

Acre

Amazon Time

UTC-4
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Abbreviation AMT
IANA America/Manaus
Regions

Amazonas, Manaus

Brasília Time

UTC-3
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Abbreviation BRT
IANA America/Sao_Paulo
Regions

São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Most of Brazil

Fernando de Noronha Time

UTC-2
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Abbreviation FNT
IANA America/Noronha
Regions

Fernando de Noronha

Major Cities in Brazil

São Paulo Rio de Janeiro Belo Horizonte Salvador Fortaleza Manaus Brasília Curitiba Recife Goiânia Belém Porto Alegre Guarulhos Maceió Campinas São Luís Campo Grande Natal Teresina Nova Iguaçu

About Time Zones in Brazil

Brazil spans 4 time zones, from Acre Time (UTC-5) in the Acre region to Fernando de Noronha Time (UTC-2) in the Fernando de Noronha region. This means when it's noon in Acre, it could be a different hour in Fernando de Noronha.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many time zones does Brazil have?

Brazil has 4 time zones: Acre Time (UTC-5), Amazon Time (UTC-4), Brasília Time (UTC-3), Fernando de Noronha Time (UTC-2).

What is the main time zone in Brazil?

The primary time zone is Acre Time (ACT) with a UTC offset of UTC-5.

Does Brazil observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the specific region. Check the individual city pages for current DST status in each area.