Current local time in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Sao Jose dos Campos. Sao Jose dos Campos is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | São Paulo |
| Population | about 695,000 |
| Coordinates | 23.20° S, 45.88° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sao Jose dos Campos 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 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:44 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| September equinox | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:48 PM | 13 h 33 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sao Jose dos Campos at about 12:12 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sao Jose dos Campos sits at 45.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Sao Jose dos Campos time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sao Jose dos Campos |
|---|---|---|
| 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 dos Campos |
|---|---|---|
| Taubate | 38 km (24 mi) | same time |
| Pindamonhangaba | 52 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Braganca Paulista | 74 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Guaratingueta | 82 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Santo Andre | 83 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Sao Paulo | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Santos | 96 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Jundiai | 102 km (64 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 dos Campos in?
Sao Jose dos Campos is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Sao Jose dos Campos have daylight saving time?
Sao Jose dos Campos doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Sao Jose dos Campos when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sao Jose dos Campos's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 4 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).