Current local time in Sao Carlos, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Sao Carlos. Sao Carlos is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | São Paulo |
| Population | about 175,000 |
| Coordinates | 22.02° S, 47.89° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sao Carlos 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 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:49 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| September equinox | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 13 h 28 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sao Carlos at about 12:20 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sao Carlos sits at 47.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Sao Carlos time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sao Carlos |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sao Carlos |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Claro | 55 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Jau | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Limeira | 78 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Piracicaba | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Ribeirao Preto | 95 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Americana | 100 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Campinas | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Bauru | 127 km (79 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 Sao Carlos in?
Sao Carlos is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Sao Carlos have daylight saving time?
Sao Carlos doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Sao Carlos when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sao Carlos's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 12 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).