Belém keeps UTC−3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Belém and your time
Belém at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Pará |
| Time zone | America/Belem |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1988 |
| Coordinates | 1.46° S, 48.50° W |
Belém time zone and clock changes
Local time in Belém is UTC−3 year round, under the America/Belem rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1988, and no future change is scheduled.
Although Brazil has 4 different offsets, Belém keeps the same time as Brasília.
Clock changes in Belém, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Belém for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Belém and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Belém: the clock reads 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 |
Because Belém 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 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.
Daylight in Belém
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Belém last between 12 hours 2 minutes and 12 hours 13 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Belém
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:15 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:06 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Belém
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Belém: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Belém
All the places listed below keep the same time as Belém.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcarena | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ananindeua | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abaetetuba | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Castanhal | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cametá | 141 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bragança | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Paragominas | 214 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Breves | 221 km (137 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Belem time
These cities use America/Belem, the same time zone as Belém.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Belém 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
- Porto Alegre
- Guarulhos
All time zones and cities in Brazil
Plan around the time in Belém
- Convert a time to or from Belém: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Belém to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Belém and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Belém in?
Belém uses the America/Belem time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Belém use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Belém last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1988 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Belém and London?
Belém is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Belém does not.
Is Belém on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Belém and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Belém?
About 12 hours 13 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 12 hours 2 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.