Time Now in Acaraú, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 2.89° S, 40.12° W
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: #700 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Ceará
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Fortaleza
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Acaraú is in the America/Fortaleza time zone (UTC−03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Acaraú, Brazil, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Acaraú
Daylight Hours in Acaraú
Acaraú gets 11h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Acaraú is at 05:47 and sunset in Acaraú is at 17:45.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 57m near the June solstice to 12h 17m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Acaraú and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Acaraú right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Acaraú
What is the current local time in Acaraú?
The live local time in Acaraú is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Acaraú currently observes -03, with a standard offset of UTC−03:00.
What time zone is Acaraú in?
Acaraú uses the -03 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−03:00.
Does Acaraú observe daylight saving time?
No. Acaraú stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Acaraú's Time Zone (UTC−03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Acaraú.
Weather in Acaraú
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Prayer Times in Acaraú
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:31 | 05:47 | 11:46 | 15:10 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:31 | 05:47 | 11:46 | 15:10 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:31 | 05:47 | 11:46 | 15:10 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:32 | 05:47 | 11:46 | 15:10 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:32 | 05:47 | 11:46 | 15:10 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:32 | 05:47 | 11:46 | 15:10 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:32 | 05:47 | 11:46 | 15:10 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Acaraú
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14-day Forecast for Acaraú
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Acaraú
Sunrise
in Acaraú
↑
5:47 AM
Sunset
in Acaraú
↓
5:45 PM
Day Length
11h 57m
Dawn
in Acaraú
5:25 AM
Dusk
in Acaraú
6:08 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Acaraú
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:52
Distances & Clock Changes in Acaraú
How Far Is Acaraú From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 2,402 km | SSW (196deg) |
| New York | 5,943 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Paris | 7,057 km | NNE (30deg) |
| London | 7,128 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,099 km | NW (305deg) |
| Moscow | 9,512 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Dubai | 10,686 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,527 km | ENE (71deg) |
Acaraú's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Acaraú and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.9deg N, 139.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acaraú
What time is it in Acaraú right now?
The current local time in Acaraú is 17:46 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Acaraú follows the America/Fortaleza time zone.
What time zone is Acaraú in?
Acaraú uses the America/Fortaleza IANA time zone (UTC−03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Acaraú?
Is Acaraú on daylight saving time right now?
No — Acaraú is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Acaraú today?
Today in Acaraú: sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset is at 17:45, giving 11h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Acaraú tonight?
The moon phase over Acaraú tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Acaraú?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Acaraú, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.