Belo Horizonte runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Belo Horizonte and your time
Belo Horizonte at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Minas Gerais |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2019 |
| Coordinates | 19.92° S, 43.94° W |
Time zone in Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone and stays on UTC−3 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2019; the tz database lists no change after that.
Brazil spans 4 offsets. Belo Horizonte shares its time with the capital, Brasília.
Clock changes in Belo Horizonte, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Belo Horizonte for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Belo Horizonte and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Belo Horizonte 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 |
Belo Horizonte 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.
Daylight in Belo Horizonte
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Belo Horizonte last between 10 hours 56 minutes and 13 hours 20 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Belo Horizonte
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:00 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:30 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:14 AM | 6:34 PM | 13 h 20 min |
Clock time and sun time in Belo Horizonte
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Belo Horizonte: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Places close to Belo Horizonte
All the places listed below keep the same time as Belo Horizonte.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Luzia | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ribeirão das Neves | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vespasiano | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Betim | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sete Lagoas | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Itabira | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Conselheiro Lafaiete | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Divinópolis | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Sao_Paulo time
These cities use America/Sao_Paulo, the same time zone as Belo Horizonte.
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- Goiânia
- Porto Alegre
- Guarulhos
- Campinas
- Duque de Caxias
- Nova Iguaçu
- São Bernardo do Campo
- Sorocaba
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Belo Horizonte today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Brazil
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Manaus
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- Recife
- Goiânia
- Belém
- Porto Alegre
- Guarulhos
All time zones and cities in Brazil
Tools for time in Belo Horizonte
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Belo Horizonte in?
Belo Horizonte uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Belo Horizonte use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Belo Horizonte last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2019 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Belo Horizonte and London?
Belo Horizonte is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Belo Horizonte does not.
Is Belo Horizonte on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Belo Horizonte and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Belo Horizonte?
About 13 hours 20 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 56 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.