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Brasília TimeBRT

America/Sao_PauloCurrent time and detailed information for Brasília Time (America/Sao_Paulo) in São Paulo

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Current TimeUTC-3BRT
20:56:05
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 20:56:05São Paulo, Brazil12.3M people

Basic Information

IANA IdentifierAmerica/Sao_Paulo
RegionAmerica
CountryBrazil (BR)
Primary CitySão Paulo
Coordinates-23.5505°N, -46.6333°E

Time Information

UTC OffsetUTC-3
AbbreviationBRT
Population12,300,000

Time Formats

ISO 8601 Format
2026-11-12T23:56:05.020Z
Unix Timestamp
1794527765
RFC 2822 Format
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:56:05 GMT
Local Format
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 20:56:05

Time Difference with Major Cities

UTC3h behind
New York2h ahead
London3h behind
Paris4h behind
Tokyo12h behind
Sydney13h behind

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Brasília Time (America/Sao_Paulo) Time - Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it now in São Paulo?

The current local time in São Paulo, Brazil is Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 20:56:05. São Paulo is located in the Brasília Time (America/Sao_Paulo) timezone.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and UTC?

São Paulo follows Brasília Time (America/Sao_Paulo) time. The current offset from UTC is -3 hours.

Does São Paulo observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the local regulations of Brazil. The current time is Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 20:56:05, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.

About Brasília Time (America/Sao_Paulo)

Brasília Time (America/Sao_Paulo) is the standard time used in São Paulo, Brazil and surrounding regions. The timezone has a UTC offset of UTC-3 and is widely used for scheduling and time coordination in this geographical area. This timezone serves millions of people and is an important reference for business, travel, and international communications.