Current local time in Recife, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Recife. Recife is in the America/Recife time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Pernambuco |
| Population | about 2.6 million |
| Coordinates | 8.08° S, 34.92° W |
| Time zone | America/Recife |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Recife 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 | 5:23 AM | 5:30 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 11 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 5:09 AM | 5:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 4:59 AM | 5:35 PM | 12 h 35 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Recife at about 11:28 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 40 minutes behind the sun, because Recife sits at 34.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Recife time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Recife |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Recife |
|---|---|---|
| Olinda | 11 km (7 mi) | same time |
| Jaboatao | 12 km (8 mi) | same time |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 27 km (17 mi) | same time |
| Carpina | 46 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Joao Pessoa | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Caruaru | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Campina Grande | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Rio Largo | 186 km (116 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Brazil
- Sao Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasilia
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Porto Alegre
- Curitiba
- Campinas
- Belem
- Manaus
- Goiania
- Santos
- Vitória
- Maceio
- Niteroi
- Natal
- Natal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Recife in?
Recife is in the America/Recife time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Recife have daylight saving time?
Recife doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Recife when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Recife's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 40 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).