Nova Iguaçu runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Nova Iguaçu and your time
Nova Iguaçu at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Rio de Janeiro |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2019 |
| Coordinates | 22.76° S, 43.45° W |
Which time zone Nova Iguaçu uses
Nova Iguaçu 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. Nova Iguaçu shares its time with the capital, Brasília.
Clock changes in Nova Iguaçu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nova Iguaçu for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Nova Iguaçu is
A 9:00 AM start in Nova Iguaçu 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 Nova Iguaçu 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Nova Iguaçu
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Being in the tropics, Nova Iguaçu sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 32 minutes) is only 2 hours 48 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 44 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:00 AM and 6:35 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Nova Iguaçu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:34 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:06 AM | 6:38 PM | 13 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in Nova Iguaçu
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Nova Iguaçu: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Cities near Nova Iguaçu
All the places listed below keep the same time as Nova Iguaçu.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queimados | 12 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Duque de Caxias | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Japeri | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Barra da Tijuca | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rio de Janeiro | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Itaguaí | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Petrópolis | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Magé | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Sao_Paulo time
These cities use America/Sao_Paulo, the same time zone as Nova Iguaçu.
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- Goiânia
- Porto Alegre
- Guarulhos
- Campinas
- Duque de Caxias
- São Bernardo do Campo
- Sorocaba
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Nova Iguaçu 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 Nova Iguaçu
- Convert a time to or from Nova Iguaçu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Nova Iguaçu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Nova Iguaçu and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nova Iguaçu in?
Nova Iguaçu uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Nova Iguaçu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Nova Iguaçu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2019 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Nova Iguaçu and London?
Nova Iguaçu is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Nova Iguaçu does not.
Is Nova Iguaçu on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Nova Iguaçu and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nova Iguaçu?
About 13 hours 32 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 44 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.