Current local time in São Gonçalo, Brazil
UTC-03:00 · UTC-03:00 · Brasilia Standard Time
About São Gonçalo
São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (America/Sao_Paulo), currently UTC-03:00. Population: about 960,196.
| Country: | Brazil |
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| State / region: | Rio de Janeiro |
| Coordinates: | 22°50′S / 43°03′W |
| Population: | 960,196 |
| Currency: | Brazilian real (BRL) |
| Languages: | Portuguese |
| Country calling code: | +55 |
Time zone in São Gonçalo
| IANA time zone: | America/Sao_Paulo |
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| Time zone name: | Brasilia Standard Time (UTC-03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Brazil: | 16 — see all |
Daylight saving time
São Gonçalo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in São Gonçalo today
| Sunrise: | 05:14 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 11:36 |
| Day length: | 12h 44m |
| Civil twilight: | 04:51 – 18:22 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from São Gonçalo
- London−4 hSão Gonçalo is 4 hours behind London
- New York+1 hSão Gonçalo is 1 hour ahead of New York
- Abuja−4 hSão Gonçalo is 4 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about São Gonçalo time
What time zone is São Gonçalo in?
São Gonçalo uses the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo (Brasilia Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-03:00.
Does São Gonçalo observe daylight saving time?
São Gonçalo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between São Gonçalo and London?
Right now São Gonçalo is 4 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between São Gonçalo and New York?
Right now São Gonçalo is 1 hour ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.