Current local time in Lajes, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Lajes. Lajes is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Santa Catarina |
| Population | about 140,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.81° S, 50.31° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Lajes 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 | 6:24 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 7:11 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:22 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 54 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lajes at about 12:30 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Lajes sits at 50.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Lajes time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lajes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lajes |
|---|---|---|
| Criciuma | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Blumenau | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Caxias do Sul | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Florianopolis | 178 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Itajai | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Jaragua do Sul | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Passo Fundo | 213 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Joinville | 221 km (137 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 Lajes in?
Lajes is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Lajes have daylight saving time?
Lajes doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Lajes when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lajes's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 21 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).