Current local time in Rio Branco, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Rio Branco. Rio Branco is in the America/Rio Branco time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Acre |
| Population | about 258,000 |
| Coordinates | 9.97° S, 67.80° W |
| Time zone | America/Rio Branco |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Rio Branco doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:35 AM | 5:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:46 AM | 5:19 PM | 11 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 5:20 AM | 5:27 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:08 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rio Branco at about 11:40 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 29 minutes behind the sun, because Rio Branco sits at 67.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Rio Branco time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rio Branco |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Rio Branco |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Velho | 449 km (279 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Santa Ana, Bolivia | 486 km (302 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Crato | 593 km (368 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Cusco, Peru | 602 km (374 mi) | same time |
| Juliaca, Peru | 666 km (414 mi) | same time |
| Puno, Peru | 696 km (432 mi) | same time |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 727 km (452 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Pucallpa, Peru | 760 km (472 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 Rio Branco in?
Rio Branco is in the America/Rio Branco time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Rio Branco have daylight saving time?
Rio Branco doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Rio Branco when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rio Branco's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 29 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).