Brazil is Big: 4 Time Zones

Did you know? While it's noon in São Paulo, it's still 10:00 AM in Amazonas. Brazil is so large that it needs 4 different time zones!

Brazil's 4 Time Zones

1. Brasília Time Zone (UTC-3) - Most of Brazil

States: SP, RJ, MG, ES, BA, PR, RS, SC, PE, AL, SE and more

This is the official time zone of Brasília and where most Brazilians live.

2. Amazon Time Zone (UTC-4) - North Region

States: AM, RR, AP, PA (partial), TO (partial), MT (partial), MS (partial)

The Amazon region is 1 hour behind São Paulo.

3. Acre Time Zone (UTC-5) - Far West

States: AC

Brazil's westernmost state! It's 2 hours behind São Paulo.

4. Atlantic Time Zone (UTC-2) - Fernando de Noronha

Territories: Fernando de Noronha Archipelago

It's 1 hour ahead of São Paulo. Few people know about this!

Why Different Time Zones?

Earth rotates 15 degrees every hour. The further west you go, the more behind the time is. That's why Brazil, being vast, needs several time zones.

Brazil No Longer Has Daylight Saving Time

Since 2019, Brazil no longer changes to daylight saving time. These 4 time zones are permanent year-round!

Conclusion

Next time you call someone in Acre, remember: it will be 2 hours earlier there!