Current Time in Brasília, Brazil

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

BRT

IANA Identifier

America/Sao_Paulo

UTC Offset

UTC−3

Country

Brazil (BR)

Location Details

Coordinates

-15.7975°, -47.8919°

Population

3.1M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Brasília International Airport (BSB) — 11 km

Nearby Cities

• Rio de Janeiro — Brazil
• São Paulo — Brazil
• Asunción — Paraguay
• Buenos Aires — Argentina
• Caracas — Venezuela
• Montevideo — Uruguay
• San Juan — Puerto Rico
• Santiago — Chile

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Brasília in?

Brasília is in the BRT time zone (America/Sao_Paulo), which is UTC−3 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Brasília observe Daylight Saving Time?

Brasília uses the America/Sao_Paulo IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Brasília?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Brasília, Brazil. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Brasília?

Brasília has a UTC offset of UTC−3. This means it is 3 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Brasília?

Brasília is served by Brasília International Airport (BSB).