São José do Rio Preto keeps UTC−3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
São José do Rio Preto and your time
São José do Rio 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 | 20.82° S, 49.38° W |
São José do Rio Preto time zone and clock changes
The clocks in São José do Rio 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.
Brazil spans 4 offsets. São José do Rio Preto shares its time with the capital, Brasília.
Clock changes in São José do Rio Preto, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in São José do Rio Preto for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind São José do Rio Preto is
A 9:00 AM start in São José do Rio Preto 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 São José do Rio 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 and sunset in São José do Rio Preto
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Close to the equator, days in São José do Rio Preto last between 10 hours 52 minutes and 13 hours 24 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in São José do Rio Preto
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:53 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:34 AM | 6:58 PM | 13 h 24 min |
When the sun is highest in São José do Rio Preto
São José do Rio Preto lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near São José do Rio Preto
Every city below shares São José do Rio Preto’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catanduva | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Votuporanga | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Barretos | 89 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Birigui | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Araçatuba | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sertãozinho | 149 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Araraquara | 165 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Marília | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share São José do Rio Preto’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as São José do Rio 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 São José do Rio Preto today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Brazil
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- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Manaus
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- Recife
- Goiânia
- Belém
- Porto Alegre
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is São José do Rio Preto in?
São José do Rio Preto uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does São José do Rio Preto use daylight saving time?
Not any more. São José do Rio 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 São José do Rio Preto and London?
São José do Rio 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 São José do Rio Preto does not.
Is São José do Rio Preto on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. São José do Rio Preto and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in São José do Rio Preto?
About 13 hours 24 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 52 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.