Current local time in Petropolis, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Petropolis. Petropolis is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Rio de Janeiro |
| Population | about 279,000 |
| Coordinates | 22.51° S, 43.20° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Petropolis 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 | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:31 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 5:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:36 PM | 13 h 30 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Petropolis at about 12:01 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes behind the sun, because Petropolis sits at 43.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Petropolis time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Petropolis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Petropolis |
|---|---|---|
| Duque de Caxias | 31 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Nova Iguacu | 38 km (23 mi) | same time |
| Niteroi | 45 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Rio de Janeiro | 46 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Nova Friburgo | 73 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Juiz de Fora | 84 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Volta Redonda | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Barra Mansa | 100 km (62 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 Petropolis in?
Petropolis is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Petropolis have daylight saving time?
Petropolis doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Petropolis when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Petropolis's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 7 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).