Current local time in Montes Claros, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Montes Claros. Montes Claros is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Minas Gerais |
| Population | about 300,000 |
| Coordinates | 16.72° S, 43.86° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Montes Claros 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 | 6:23 AM | 5:31 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| September equinox | 5:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:27 PM | 13 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Montes Claros at about 12:04 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes behind the sun, because Montes Claros sits at 43.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Montes Claros time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Montes Claros |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Montes Claros |
|---|---|---|
| Sete Lagoas | 306 km (190 mi) | same time |
| Governador Valadares | 312 km (194 mi) | same time |
| Ipatinga | 338 km (210 mi) | same time |
| Belo Horizonte | 355 km (221 mi) | same time |
| Vitoria da Conquista | 384 km (239 mi) | same time |
| Divinopolis | 397 km (247 mi) | same time |
| Conselheiro Lafaiete | 439 km (273 mi) | same time |
| Brasilia | 445 km (277 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 Montes Claros in?
Montes Claros is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Montes Claros have daylight saving time?
Montes Claros doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Montes Claros when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Montes Claros's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 5 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).