Current local time in Cabo Frio, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Cabo Frio. Cabo Frio is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Rio de Janeiro |
| Population | about 185,000 |
| Coordinates | 22.89° S, 42.04° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cabo Frio 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 | 5:51 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:28 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 5:37 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:32 PM | 13 h 32 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cabo Frio at about 11:57 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes behind the sun, because Cabo Frio sits at 42.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Cabo Frio time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cabo Frio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cabo Frio |
|---|---|---|
| Macae | 62 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Nova Friburgo | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Niteroi | 109 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Rio de Janeiro | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Petropolis | 126 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Duque de Caxias | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Campos | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Nova Iguacu | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Brazil
- Sao Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasilia
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Porto Alegre
- Recife
- Curitiba
- Campinas
- Belem
- Manaus
- Goiania
- Santos
- Vitória
- Maceio
- Niteroi
- Natal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cabo Frio in?
Cabo Frio is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Cabo Frio have daylight saving time?
Cabo Frio doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Cabo Frio when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cabo Frio's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 12 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).