Current local time in Ponta Grossa, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Ponta Grossa. Ponta Grossa is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Paraná |
| Population | about 271,000 |
| Coordinates | 25.09° S, 50.16° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ponta Grossa 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 7 min |
| June solstice | 7:05 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| September equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:27 AM | 7:09 PM | 13 h 41 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ponta Grossa at about 12:29 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ponta Grossa sits at 50.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Ponta Grossa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ponta Grossa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ponta Grossa |
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Sao Jose dos Pinhais | 112 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Guarapuava | 137 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Paranagua | 170 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Jaragua do Sul | 187 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Joinville | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Apucarana | 217 km (135 mi) | same time |
| Londrina | 224 km (139 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 Ponta Grossa in?
Ponta Grossa is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Ponta Grossa have daylight saving time?
Ponta Grossa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Ponta Grossa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ponta Grossa'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).