Current local time in Goiania, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Goiania. Goiania is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Goiás |
| Population | about 1.6 million |
| Coordinates | 16.72° S, 49.30° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Goiania 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 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| September equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 13 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Goiania at about 12:26 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes ahead of the sun, because Goiania sits at 49.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Goiania time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Goiania |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Goiania |
|---|---|---|
| Anapolis | 57 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Brasilia | 181 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Uberlandia | 265 km (165 mi) | same time |
| Uberaba | 369 km (229 mi) | same time |
| Sao Jose do Rio Preto | 454 km (282 mi) | same time |
| Franca | 469 km (291 mi) | same time |
| Catanduva | 493 km (306 mi) | same time |
| Aracatuba | 514 km (319 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Brazil
- Sao Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasilia
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Porto Alegre
- Recife
- Curitiba
- Campinas
- Belem
- Manaus
- Santos
- Vitória
- Maceio
- Niteroi
- Natal
- Natal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Goiania in?
Goiania is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Goiania have daylight saving time?
Goiania doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Goiania when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Goiania'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).