Time Now in Duque de Caxias, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 22.79° S, 43.31° W
Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Population rank: #21 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Rio de Janeiro
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Timezone: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Duque de Caxias keeps its clocks on UTC−03:00, in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone. Duque de Caxias 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, Duque de Caxias has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Duque de Caxias lies barely above sea level, at roughly 15 m. The closest large city is Sao Paulo, about 350 km away. A major centre in Brazil, Duque de Caxias keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Duque de Caxias sees 12h 00m between a 05:47 sunrise and a 17:47 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Duque de Caxias
Daylight Hours in Duque de Caxias
Duque de Caxias gets 12h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Duque de Caxias is at 05:47 and sunset in Duque de Caxias is at 17:47.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 44m near the June solstice to 13h 32m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Duque de Caxias and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Duque de Caxias
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 18 Sep ● | 04:30 | 05:47 | 11:47 | 15:12 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:29 | 05:46 | 11:47 | 15:11 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:28 | 05:45 | 11:46 | 15:11 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:27 | 05:44 | 11:46 | 15:11 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:26 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:11 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:25 | 05:42 | 11:45 | 15:11 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 04:24 | 05:41 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
14-day Forecast for Duque de Caxias
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Duque de Caxias
Sunrise
in Duque de Caxias
↑
5:47 AM
Sunset
in Duque de Caxias
↓
5:47 PM
Day Length
12h 00m
Dawn
in Duque de Caxias
5:24 AM
Dusk
in Duque de Caxias
6:10 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Duque de Caxias
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
43.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:39
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:48
Distances & Clock Changes in Duque de Caxias
How Far Is Duque de Caxias From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 350 km | WSW (255deg) |
| New York | 7,741 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Paris | 9,163 km | NNE (28deg) |
| London | 9,272 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,124 km | NW (307deg) |
| Moscow | 11,541 km | NE (35deg) |
| Dubai | 11,878 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Mumbai | 13,425 km | E (81deg) |
Duque de Caxias's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Duque de Caxias and you would surface in the open ocean, near 22.8deg N, 136.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Duque de Caxias
What time is it in Duque de Caxias right now?
The current local time in Duque de Caxias is 01:40 on Friday, September 18, 2026. Duque de Caxias follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is Duque de Caxias in?
Duque de Caxias runs on the America/Sao_Paulo IANA time zone (UTC-03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Duque de Caxias?
To turn UTC into Duque de Caxias time, shift the clock 03:00 hours backward, which places Duque de Caxias at UTC-03:00 right now.
Is Duque de Caxias on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 18, 2026, Duque de Caxias is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Duque de Caxias today?
In Duque de Caxias today the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 17:47, giving 12h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Duque de Caxias tonight?
The moon phase over Duque de Caxias tonight is First Quarter with 43.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Duque de Caxias?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Duque de Caxias, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.