Current local time in São Luís, Brazil
UTC-03:00 · UTC-03:00 · Brasilia Standard Time
About São Luís
São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (America/Fortaleza), currently UTC-03:00. Population: about 917,237.
| Country: | Brazil |
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| State / region: | Maranhão |
| Coordinates: | 2°32′S / 44°18′W |
| Population: | 917,237 |
| Currency: | Brazilian real (BRL) |
| Languages: | Portuguese |
| Country calling code: | +55 |
Time zone in São Luís
| IANA time zone: | America/Fortaleza |
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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 Luís does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in São Luís today
| Sunrise: | 05:36 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 11:41 |
| Day length: | 12h 10m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:15 – 18:08 |
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 Luís
- London−4 hSão Luís is 4 hours behind London
- New York+1 hSão Luís is 1 hour ahead of New York
- Abuja−4 hSão Luís is 4 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about São Luís time
What time zone is São Luís in?
São Luís uses the IANA time zone America/Fortaleza (Brasilia Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-03:00.
Does São Luís observe daylight saving time?
São Luís does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between São Luís and London?
Right now São Luís 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 Luís and New York?
Right now São Luís 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.