Current Time in João Pessoa, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 7.12° S, 34.86° W
Elevation: 45 m above sea level
Population rank: #22 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Paraíba
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Fortaleza
Solar time: clocks run about 40m behind the sun
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa, Brazil, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in João Pessoa
João Pessoa gets 11h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in João Pessoa is at 05:29 and sunset in João Pessoa is at 17:11.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 42m near the June solstice to 12h 32m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 19 Jun ● | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:20 | 14:41 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:20 | 14:42 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:21 | 14:42 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:12 | 05:30 | 11:21 | 14:42 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:13 | 05:30 | 11:21 | 14:42 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:13 | 05:30 | 11:21 | 14:43 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 04:13 | 05:30 | 11:22 | 14:43 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
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Moon Phases & Times for João Pessoa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:40
Next Moonset
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Today, 21:50
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How Far Is João Pessoa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 2,218 km | SSW (213deg) |
| New York | 6,654 km | NNW (326deg) |
| Paris | 7,200 km | NNE (26deg) |
| London | 7,312 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Moscow | 9,589 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,846 km | NW (305deg) |
| Dubai | 10,357 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,125 km | ENE (72deg) |
João Pessoa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from João Pessoa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.1deg N, 145.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about João Pessoa
What time is it in João Pessoa right now?
The current local time in João Pessoa is 05:01 on Friday, June 19, 2026. João Pessoa follows the America/Fortaleza time zone.
What time zone is João Pessoa in?
João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa?
João Pessoa is UTC−03:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to João Pessoa local time, shift the clock −03:00 hours backward.
Is João Pessoa on daylight saving time right now?
No — João Pessoa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 19, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over João Pessoa tonight?
The moon phase over João Pessoa tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.7% illumination.
What is solar time in João Pessoa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In João Pessoa, clocks run about 40m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.