Current local time in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Sao Jose do Rio Preto. Sao Jose do Rio Preto is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | São Paulo |
| Population | about 358,000 |
| Coordinates | 20.80° S, 49.39° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sao Jose do Rio Preto 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 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:53 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:33 AM | 6:57 PM | 13 h 23 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sao Jose do Rio Preto at about 12:26 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sao Jose do Rio Preto sits at 49.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Sao Jose do Rio Preto time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sao Jose do Rio Preto |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Jose do Rio Preto |
|---|---|---|
| Catanduva | 57 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Aracatuba | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Ribeirao Preto | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Marilia | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Bauru | 173 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Jau | 186 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Uberaba | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Sao Carlos | 206 km (128 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 Jose do Rio Preto in?
Sao Jose do Rio Preto is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Sao Jose do Rio Preto have daylight saving time?
Sao Jose do Rio Preto doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Sao Jose do Rio Preto when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sao Jose do Rio Preto's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 18 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).