Manaus runs on UTC−4 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Manaus and your time
Manaus at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Amazonas |
| Time zone | America/Manaus |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1994 |
| Coordinates | 3.10° S, 60.02° W |
Which time zone Manaus uses
Manaus follows the America/Manaus time zone and stays on UTC−4 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1994; the tz database lists no change after that.
Brazil uses 4 offsets, and Manaus is not on the same time as the capital: right now Brasília is 1 hour ahead of Manaus.
Clock changes in Manaus, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Manaus for 2026 or 2027.
Manaus time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Manaus, it is 1:00 PM in London, 12:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasília | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
Manaus 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Manaus
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Being in the tropics, Manaus sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 18 minutes) is only 21 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 57 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:37 AM and 6:08 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Manaus
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:04 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:49 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 18 min |
Clock time and sun time in Manaus
Manaus lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Manaus
All the places listed below keep the same time as Manaus.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manacapuru | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Itacoatiara | 176 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Manaus 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
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- Recife
- Goiânia
- Belém
- Porto Alegre
- Guarulhos
All time zones and cities in Brazil
Tools for time in Manaus
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Manaus in?
Manaus uses the America/Manaus time zone, which is UTC−4 all year.
Does Manaus use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Manaus last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1994 and now stays on UTC−4 all year.
What is the time difference between Manaus and London?
Manaus is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Manaus does not.
Is Manaus on the same time as Brasília?
No. Brasília is 1 hour ahead of Manaus, because Brazil uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Manaus?
About 12 hours 18 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 57 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.