Time Now in Contagem, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 19.93° S, 44.05° W
Elevation: 945 m above sea level
Population rank: #32 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Minas Gerais
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Timezone: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Clocks in Contagem are set to UTC−03:00 under the America/Sao_Paulo zone. Contagem does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Contagem has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Perched at about 945 m, Contagem sits well above the coast. Contagem is fairly isolated: even Sao Paulo lies some 483 km off. A major centre in Brazil, Contagem keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Contagem at 05:46 and sets at 17:51, giving 12h 04m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Contagem
Daylight Hours in Contagem
Contagem gets 12h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Contagem is at 05:46 and sunset in Contagem is at 17:51.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 55m near the June solstice to 13h 20m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Contagem and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Contagem right now.
Other Cities in Brazil with Local Time
Cities Sharing Contagem's Time Zone (UTC-03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Contagem.
Weather in Contagem
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Prayer Times in Contagem
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 21 Sep ● | 04:31 | 05:46 | 11:49 | 15:13 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:30 | 05:45 | 11:49 | 15:12 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:29 | 05:45 | 11:48 | 15:12 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 04:28 | 05:44 | 11:48 | 15:12 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Fri, 25 Sep | 04:27 | 05:43 | 11:47 | 15:12 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Sat, 26 Sep | 04:26 | 05:42 | 11:47 | 15:11 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Sun, 27 Sep | 04:25 | 05:41 | 11:47 | 15:11 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
14-day Forecast for Contagem
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Contagem
Sunrise
in Contagem
↑
5:46 AM
Sunset
in Contagem
↓
5:51 PM
Day Length
12h 04m
Dawn
in Contagem
5:24 AM
Dusk
in Contagem
6:14 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Contagem
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
75.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:24
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:59
Distances & Clock Changes in Contagem
How Far Is Contagem From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 483 km | SSW (213deg) |
| New York | 7,420 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Paris | 8,920 km | NNE (29deg) |
| London | 9,018 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,872 km | NW (307deg) |
| Moscow | 11,324 km | NE (35deg) |
| Dubai | 11,835 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Mumbai | 13,445 km | E (79deg) |
Contagem's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Contagem and you would surface in the open ocean, near 19.9deg N, 135.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Contagem
What time is it in Contagem right now?
The current local time in Contagem is 14:03 on Monday, September 21, 2026. Contagem follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is Contagem in?
Contagem uses the America/Sao_Paulo 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 Contagem?
Is Contagem on daylight saving time right now?
No — Contagem is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Contagem today?
Today in Contagem: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 17:51, giving 12h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Contagem tonight?
The moon phase over Contagem tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 75.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Contagem?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Contagem, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.