Florianópolis runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Florianópolis and your time
Florianópolis at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Santa Catarina |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2019 |
| Coordinates | 27.60° S, 48.55° W |
Which time zone Florianópolis uses
Florianópolis 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. Florianópolis shares its time with the capital, Brasília.
Clock changes in Florianópolis, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Florianópolis for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Florianópolis is
When it is 9:00 AM in Florianópolis, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Florianópolis 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 and sunset in Florianópolis
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Seasons run the other way in Florianópolis: the December solstice brings 13 hours 53 minutes of daylight and the June solstice only 10 hours 24 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Florianópolis
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:04 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:16 AM | 7:09 PM | 13 h 53 min |
Clock time and sun time in Florianópolis
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Florianópolis: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Florianópolis
All the places listed below keep the same time as Florianópolis.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brusque | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Itajaí | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Blumenau | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tubarão | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jaraguá do Sul | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Criciúma | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Joinville | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lages | 177 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Florianópolis’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Florianópolis.
- 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 Florianópolis 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 Florianópolis
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Florianópolis in?
Florianópolis uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Florianópolis use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Florianópolis last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2019 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Florianópolis and London?
Florianópolis is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Florianópolis does not.
Is Florianópolis on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Florianópolis and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Florianópolis?
About 13 hours 53 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 24 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.