Serra runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Serra and your time
Serra at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Espírito Santo |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2019 |
| Coordinates | 20.13° S, 40.31° W |
Which time zone Serra uses
The clocks in Serra 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, Serra keeps the same time as Brasília.
Clock changes in Serra, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Serra for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Serra and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Serra: 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 Serra 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 Serra
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Serra, from 10 hours 55 minutes to 13 hours 21 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Serra
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:16 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:31 AM | 5:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 4:59 AM | 6:20 PM | 13 h 21 min |
Clock time and sun time in Serra
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Serra: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time.
Cities near Serra
All the places listed below keep the same time as Serra.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cariacica | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vila Velha | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guarapari | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Colatina | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linhares | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| São Mateus | 164 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Itaperuna | 203 km (126 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Serra’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Serra.
- 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 Serra 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
Plan around the time in Serra
- Convert a time to or from Serra: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Serra to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Serra and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Serra in?
Serra uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Serra use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Serra last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2019 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Serra and London?
Serra is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Serra does not.
Is Serra on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. Serra and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Serra?
About 13 hours 21 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 55 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.