Aracaju runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Aracaju and your time
Aracaju at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Sergipe |
| Time zone | America/Maceio |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2002 |
| Coordinates | 10.91° S, 37.07° W |
Time zone in Aracaju
Local time in Aracaju is UTC−3 year round, under the America/Maceio rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2002, and no future change is scheduled.
Although Brazil has 4 different offsets, Aracaju keeps the same time as Brasília.
Clock changes in Aracaju, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Aracaju for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Aracaju is
When it is 9:00 AM in Aracaju, it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasília | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| 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 |
Aracaju never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Aracaju
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Aracaju, from 11 hours 29 minutes to 12 hours 46 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Aracaju
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:32 AM | 5:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:46 AM | 5:15 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:18 AM | 5:24 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:03 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 46 min |
When the sun is highest in Aracaju
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Aracaju: solar noon falls at about 11:30 AM on standard time.
Places close to Aracaju
Every city below shares Aracaju’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Cristóvão | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Itabaiana | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lagarto | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Arapiraca | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Alagoinhas | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maceió | 201 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Paulo Afonso | 209 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Garanhuns | 234 km (145 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Aracaju’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Aracaju.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Aracaju 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
Tools for time in Aracaju
- Convert a time to or from Aracaju: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Aracaju to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Aracaju and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Aracaju in?
Aracaju uses the America/Maceio time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Aracaju use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Aracaju last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2002 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Aracaju and London?
Aracaju is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Aracaju does not.
Is Aracaju on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Aracaju and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Aracaju?
About 12 hours 46 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 29 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.