Current local time in Nova Friburgo, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Nova Friburgo. Nova Friburgo is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Rio de Janeiro |
| Population | about 163,000 |
| Coordinates | 22.26° S, 42.54° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Nova Friburgo 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 | 5:53 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:28 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 5:39 AM | 5:46 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:33 PM | 13 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Nova Friburgo at about 11:59 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes behind the sun, because Nova Friburgo sits at 42.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Nova Friburgo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Nova Friburgo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Nova Friburgo |
|---|---|---|
| Petropolis | 73 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Macae | 78 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Cabo Frio | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Niteroi | 91 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Duque de Caxias | 97 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Juiz de Fora | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Rio de Janeiro | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Nova Iguacu | 109 km (68 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 Nova Friburgo in?
Nova Friburgo is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Nova Friburgo have daylight saving time?
Nova Friburgo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Nova Friburgo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Nova Friburgo's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 10 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).