Caxias do Sul runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Caxias do Sul and your time
Caxias do Sul at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2019 |
| Coordinates | 29.17° S, 51.18° W |
Which time zone Caxias do Sul uses
The clocks in Caxias do Sul follow America/Sao_Paulo and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2019. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC−3.
Although Brazil has 4 different offsets, Caxias do Sul keeps the same time as Brasília.
Clock changes in Caxias do Sul, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Caxias do Sul for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Caxias do Sul and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Caxias do Sul: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caxias do Sul 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Caxias do Sul
Today
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Seasons run the other way in Caxias do Sul: the December solstice brings 14 hours 1 minute of daylight and the June solstice only 10 hours 17 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Caxias do Sul
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:18 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:22 AM | 7:23 PM | 14 h 1 min |
When the sun is highest in Caxias do Sul
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Caxias do Sul: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Caxias do Sul
Every city below shares Caxias do Sul’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Gonçalves | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Novo Hamburgo | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Canoas | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gravataí | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Alvorada | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Porto Alegre | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Viamão | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santa Cruz do Sul | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Sao_Paulo time
These cities use America/Sao_Paulo, the same time zone as Caxias do Sul.
- 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 Caxias do Sul 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 Caxias do Sul
- Convert a time to or from Caxias do Sul: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Caxias do Sul and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Caxias do Sul in?
Caxias do Sul uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Caxias do Sul use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Caxias do Sul last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2019 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Caxias do Sul and London?
Caxias do Sul is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Caxias do Sul does not.
Is Caxias do Sul on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Caxias do Sul and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Caxias do Sul?
About 14 hours 1 minute, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 17 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.