Time zone in Brazil: Brasília Time (BRT) in most of the country
Right now the local time in Brasília, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is UTC−3.
Brazil has four time zones. Brasília Time covers São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and most of the population; Manaus and most western states are one hour behind (UTC−4), Acre is two hours behind (UTC−5), and the Fernando de Noronha islands are one hour ahead (UTC−2). Brazil has not used daylight saving time since 2019.
Time difference between Brazil and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Brazil right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Brazil. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Chicago | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Denver | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 5 hours behind | 4:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 6 hours behind | 3:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 7 hours behind | 2:00 AM |
Best time to call Brazil from the U.S.
To reach someone in Brazil between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM New York time, or between 3:00 AM and 5:00 PM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Brazil (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Brazil that is from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil uses Brasília Time (BRT) in most of the country, which is UTC−3 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Brazil have daylight saving time?
No. Brazil has not used daylight saving time since 2019, so clocks stay the same all year in every part of the country.
What is the time difference between Brazil and New York?
Brazil is 2 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Brazil?
The country calling code is +55. To call Brazil from the U.S., dial 011, then 55, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Brazil?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to BRL converter.