Time Now in Joaçaba, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 27.18° S, 51.5° W
Elevation: 551 m above sea level
Population rank: #822 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Santa Catarina
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Joaçaba sits in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, UTC−03:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Joaçaba sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Joaçaba stands at an elevated 551 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Sao Paulo, is a distant 634 km away. Modest in size, Joaçaba still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Time & Daylight in Joaçaba
Daylight Hours in Joaçaba
Joaçaba gets 11h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Joaçaba is at 06:40 and sunset in Joaçaba is at 18:12.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 25m near the June solstice to 13h 51m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Joaçaba and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Joaçaba right now.
Other Cities in Brazil with Local Time
Cities Sharing Joaçaba's Time Zone (UTC-03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Joaçaba.
Weather in Joaçaba
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Prayer Times in Joaçaba
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 05:20 | 06:40 | 12:26 | 15:44 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 05:19 | 06:39 | 12:26 | 15:44 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 05:18 | 06:38 | 12:25 | 15:44 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 05:17 | 06:37 | 12:25 | 15:44 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 05:16 | 06:36 | 12:25 | 15:44 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 05:15 | 06:35 | 12:24 | 15:45 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 05:14 | 06:34 | 12:24 | 15:45 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
14-day Forecast for Joaçaba
Moon Phases & Times for Joaçaba
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
84.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:46
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 08:59
Distances & Clock Changes in Joaçaba
How Far Is Joaçaba From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 634 km | NE (52deg) |
| New York | 7,899 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,783 km | NW (310deg) |
| Paris | 10,000 km | NNE (32deg) |
| London | 10,083 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Moscow | 12,421 km | NE (37deg) |
| Dubai | 12,817 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Sydney | 12,817 km | SSW (201deg) |
Joaçaba's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Joaçaba and you would surface near China, Japan, about 18 km from the antipodal point at 27.2deg N, 128.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joaçaba
What time is it in Joaçaba right now?
The current local time in Joaçaba is 20:53 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Joaçaba follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is Joaçaba in?
Joaçaba 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 Joaçaba?
Is Joaçaba on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 31, 2026, Joaçaba is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Joaçaba tonight?
The moon phase over Joaçaba tonight is Waning Gibbous with 84.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Joaçaba?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Joaçaba, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.