São José dos Campos runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
São José dos Campos and your time
São José dos Campos 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 | 23.18° S, 45.89° W |
Time zone in São José dos Campos
São José dos Campos 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. São José dos Campos shares its time with the capital, Brasília.
Clock changes in São José dos Campos, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in São José dos Campos for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between São José dos Campos and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in São José dos Campos, it 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 dos Campos 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 São José dos Campos
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Day length barely moves in São José dos Campos, from 10 hours 43 minutes to 13 hours 34 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in São José dos Campos
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:44 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:15 AM | 6:49 PM | 13 h 34 min |
When the sun is highest in São José dos Campos
São José dos Campos lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to São José dos Campos
Every city below shares São José dos Campos’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacareí | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Caçapava | 20 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taubaté | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mogi das Cruzes | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pindamonhangaba | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Itaquaquecetuba | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Atibaia | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Caraguatatuba | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Sao_Paulo time
These cities use America/Sao_Paulo, the same time zone as São José dos Campos.
- 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 dos Campos 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 São José dos Campos in?
São José dos Campos uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does São José dos Campos use daylight saving time?
Not any more. São José dos Campos 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 dos Campos and London?
São José dos Campos 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 dos Campos does not.
Is São José dos Campos on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. São José dos Campos and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in São José dos Campos?
About 13 hours 34 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 43 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.