Current local time in Curitiba, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Curitiba. Curitiba is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Paraná |
| Population | about 2.3 million |
| Coordinates | 25.42° S, 49.32° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Curitiba 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 | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 7:02 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:23 AM | 7:06 PM | 13 h 43 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Curitiba at about 12:26 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes ahead of the sun, because Curitiba sits at 49.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Curitiba time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Curitiba |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Curitiba |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Jose dos Pinhais | 22 km (14 mi) | same time |
| Paranagua | 80 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Ponta Grossa | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Joinville | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Jaragua do Sul | 120 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Blumenau | 168 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Itajai | 176 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Guarapuava | 217 km (135 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Brazil
- Sao Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasilia
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Porto Alegre
- Recife
- Campinas
- Belem
- Manaus
- Goiania
- Santos
- Vitória
- Maceio
- Niteroi
- Natal
- Natal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Curitiba in?
Curitiba is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Curitiba have daylight saving time?
Curitiba doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Curitiba when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Curitiba's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 17 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).