Salvador runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Salvador and your time
Salvador at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Bahia |
| Time zone | America/Bahia |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2012 |
| Coordinates | 12.98° S, 38.49° W |
Salvador time zone and clock changes
Local time in Salvador is UTC−3 year round, under the America/Bahia rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2012, and no future change is scheduled.
Brazil spans 4 offsets. Salvador shares its time with the capital, Brasília.
Clock changes in Salvador, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Salvador for 2026 or 2027.
Salvador time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Salvador 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 Salvador 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 and sunset in Salvador
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Salvador last between 11 hours 22 minutes and 12 hours 54 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Salvador
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:38 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:55 AM | 5:17 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:24 AM | 5:30 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:05 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 54 min |
When the sun is highest in Salvador
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Salvador: solar noon falls at about 11:35 AM on standard time.
Cities near Salvador
Every city below shares Salvador’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauro de Freitas | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Simões Filho | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Camaçari | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santo Antônio de Jesus | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Alagoinhas | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Feira de Santana | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jequié | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ilhéus | 211 km (131 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Salvador’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Salvador.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Salvador today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Brazil
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Fortaleza
- Manaus
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- Recife
- Goiânia
- Belém
- Porto Alegre
- Guarulhos
All time zones and cities in Brazil
Tools for time in Salvador
- Convert a time to or from Salvador: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Salvador to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Salvador and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Salvador in?
Salvador uses the America/Bahia time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Salvador use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Salvador last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2012 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Salvador and London?
Salvador is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Salvador does not.
Is Salvador on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Salvador and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Salvador?
About 12 hours 54 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 22 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.