Current local time in Belem, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Belem. Belem is in the America/Belem time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Pará |
| Population | about 1.8 million |
| Coordinates | 1.45° S, 48.48° W |
| Time zone | America/Belem |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Belem doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:18 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:14 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:05 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 12 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Belem at about 12:22 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes ahead of the sun, because Belem sits at 48.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Belem time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Belem |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 4 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 8.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 11 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 12 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Belem |
|---|---|---|
| Castanhal | 64 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Macapá | 330 km (205 mi) | same time |
| Maraba | 439 km (273 mi) | same time |
| Imperatriz | 466 km (289 mi) | same time |
| São Luís | 483 km (300 mi) | same time |
| Vila Velha | 601 km (374 mi) | same time |
| Caxias | 683 km (424 mi) | same time |
| Santarem | 700 km (435 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Brazil
- Sao Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasilia
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Porto Alegre
- Recife
- Curitiba
- Campinas
- Manaus
- Goiania
- Santos
- Vitória
- Maceio
- Niteroi
- Natal
- Natal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Belem in?
Belem is in the America/Belem time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Belem have daylight saving time?
Belem doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Belem when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Belem's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 14 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).