João Pessoa keeps UTC−3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
João Pessoa and your time
João Pessoa at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Paraíba |
| Time zone | America/Fortaleza |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2002 |
| Coordinates | 7.12° S, 34.86° W |
João Pessoa time zone and clock changes
Local time in João Pessoa is UTC−3 year round, under the America/Fortaleza rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2002, and no future change is scheduled.
Brazil spans 4 offsets. João Pessoa shares its time with the capital, Brasília.
Clock changes in João Pessoa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in João Pessoa for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between João Pessoa and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in João Pessoa, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa
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Being in the tropics, João Pessoa sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 32 minutes) is only 49 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 43 minutes). Sunrise stays between 4:51 AM and 5:33 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in João Pessoa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:24 AM | 5:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:30 AM | 5:13 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:09 AM | 5:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:01 AM | 5:34 PM | 12 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in João Pessoa
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in João Pessoa: solar noon falls at about 11:20 AM on standard time.
Places close to João Pessoa
All the places listed below keep the same time as João Pessoa.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rita | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Igarassu | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Recife | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Campina Grande | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vitória de Santo Antão | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cabo | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Parnamirim | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Fortaleza time
These cities use America/Fortaleza, the same time zone as João Pessoa.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as João Pessoa 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
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is João Pessoa in?
João Pessoa uses the America/Fortaleza time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does João Pessoa use daylight saving time?
Not any more. João Pessoa last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2002 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between João Pessoa and London?
João Pessoa is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and João Pessoa does not.
Is João Pessoa on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. João Pessoa and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in João Pessoa?
About 12 hours 32 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 43 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.