Ribeirão Preto runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ribeirão Preto and your time
Ribeirão Preto at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | São Paulo |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2019 |
| Coordinates | 21.18° S, 47.81° W |
Which time zone Ribeirão Preto uses
The clocks in Ribeirão Preto follow America/Sao_Paulo and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2019. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC−3.
Although Brazil has 4 different offsets, Ribeirão Preto keeps the same time as Brasília.
Clock changes in Ribeirão Preto, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ribeirão Preto for 2026 or 2027.
Ribeirão Preto time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Ribeirão Preto: the clock reads 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 Ribeirão Preto 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 Ribeirão Preto
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Close to the equator, days in Ribeirão Preto last between 10 hours 51 minutes and 13 hours 26 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Ribeirão Preto
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:48 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:27 AM | 6:52 PM | 13 h 26 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ribeirão Preto
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ribeirão Preto: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Ribeirão Preto
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ribeirão Preto.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sertãozinho | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Araraquara | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Franca | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| São Carlos | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Barretos | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Leme | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Catanduva | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Passos | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Sao_Paulo time
These cities use America/Sao_Paulo, the same time zone as Ribeirão Preto.
- 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 Ribeirão Preto 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 Ribeirão Preto in?
Ribeirão Preto uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Ribeirão Preto use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ribeirão Preto last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2019 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Ribeirão Preto and London?
Ribeirão Preto is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Ribeirão Preto does not.
Is Ribeirão Preto on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Ribeirão Preto and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ribeirão Preto?
About 13 hours 26 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 51 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.