Time zone of Amapá
Amapá follows the America/Belem time zone (UTC-3). Same time as Brasília. Brazil has not used daylight saving time since 2019.
Amapá is in the North region of Brazil and its capital is Macapá, with 15 other municipalities listed on this site. To learn why Brazil has four time zones and how they came about, read the time zones guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone of Amapá?
Amapá follows the America/Belem time zone (UTC-3). Same time as Brasília.
Is there a time difference between Amapá and Brasília?
No. Amapá uses Brasília time (UTC-3), so clocks show the same time in both places.
Does Amapá observe daylight saving time?
No. Daylight saving time was abolished across Brazil in 2019, so the clocks in Amapá stay the same all year.
What is the capital of Amapá?
The capital is Macapá, which follows the same time zone as the state (UTC-3).