Goiânia runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Goiânia and your time
Goiânia at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Goiás |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2019 |
| Coordinates | 16.68° S, 49.25° W |
Goiânia time zone and clock changes
Goiânia 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.
Although Brazil has 4 different offsets, Goiânia keeps the same time as Brasília.
Clock changes in Goiânia, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Goiânia for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Goiânia is
A 9:00 AM start in Goiânia 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 |
Goiânia 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Goiânia
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Being in the tropics, Goiânia sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 8 minutes) is only 2 hours longer than the shortest (11 hours 8 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:34 AM and 6:47 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Goiânia
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:45 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 13 h 8 min |
Clock time and sun time in Goiânia
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Goiânia: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Goiânia
All the places listed below keep the same time as Goiânia.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aparecida de Goiânia | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Senador Canedo | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Trindade | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anápolis | 51 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Águas Lindas de Goiás | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gama | 146 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luziânia | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Valparaíso de Goiás | 152 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Sao_Paulo time
These cities use America/Sao_Paulo, the same time zone as Goiânia.
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- 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 Goiânia 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
- Belém
- Porto Alegre
- Guarulhos
All time zones and cities in Brazil
Tools for time in Goiânia
- Convert a time to or from Goiânia: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Goiânia to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Goiânia and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Goiânia in?
Goiânia uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Goiânia use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Goiânia last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2019 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Goiânia and London?
Goiânia is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Goiânia does not.
Is Goiânia on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Goiânia and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Goiânia?
About 13 hours 8 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 8 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.