Current local time in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Belo Horizonte. Belo Horizonte is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Minas Gerais |
| Population | about 4.0 million |
| Coordinates | 19.91° S, 43.91° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Belo Horizonte 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 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:29 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 5:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:33 PM | 13 h 20 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Belo Horizonte at about 12:04 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Belo Horizonte sits at 43.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Belo Horizonte time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Belo Horizonte |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Belo Horizonte |
|---|---|---|
| Sete Lagoas | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Conselheiro Lafaiete | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Divinopolis | 106 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Barbacena | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Ipatinga | 154 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Juiz de Fora | 214 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Governador Valadares | 235 km (146 mi) | same time |
| Volta Redonda | 290 km (180 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Brazil
- Sao Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brasilia
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Porto Alegre
- Recife
- Curitiba
- Campinas
- Belem
- Manaus
- Goiania
- Santos
- Vitória
- Maceio
- Niteroi
- Natal
- Natal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Belo Horizonte in?
Belo Horizonte is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Belo Horizonte have daylight saving time?
Belo Horizonte doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Belo Horizonte when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Belo Horizonte's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).