Aparecida de Goiânia keeps UTC−3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Aparecida de Goiânia and your time
Aparecida de Goiânia at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Goiás |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2019 |
| Coordinates | 16.82° S, 49.24° W |
Aparecida de Goiânia time zone and clock changes
Local time in Aparecida de Goiânia is UTC−3 year round, under the America/Sao_Paulo rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2019, and no future change is scheduled.
Although Brazil has 4 different offsets, Aparecida de Goiânia keeps the same time as Brasília.
Clock changes in Aparecida de Goiânia, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Aparecida de Goiânia for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Aparecida de Goiânia is
A 9:00 AM start in Aparecida de Goiânia is 12:00 PM in London, 11:00 PM in Sydney and 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
Because Aparecida de Goiânia keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Aparecida de Goiânia
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Aparecida de Goiânia last between 11 hours 7 minutes and 13 hours 8 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Aparecida de Goiânia
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:45 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 13 h 8 min |
Clock time and sun time in Aparecida de Goiânia
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Aparecida de Goiânia: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Aparecida de Goiânia
All the places listed below keep the same time as Aparecida de Goiânia.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goiânia | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Senador Canedo | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Trindade | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anápolis | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luziânia | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gama | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Águas Lindas de Goiás | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Valparaíso de Goiás | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Aparecida de Goiânia’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Aparecida de Goiânia.
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- Goiânia
- Porto Alegre
- Guarulhos
- Campinas
- Duque de Caxias
- Nova Iguaçu
- São Bernardo do Campo
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Aparecida de Goiânia today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Brazil
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Manaus
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- Recife
- Goiânia
- Belém
- Porto Alegre
All time zones and cities in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Aparecida de Goiânia in?
Aparecida de Goiânia uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Aparecida de Goiânia use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Aparecida de Goiânia last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2019 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Aparecida de Goiânia and London?
Aparecida de Goiânia is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Aparecida de Goiânia does not.
Is Aparecida de Goiânia on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Aparecida de Goiânia and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Aparecida de Goiânia?
About 13 hours 8 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.