Current Time in Natal, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 5.8° S, 35.21° W
Elevation: 32 m above sea level
Population rank: #18 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Rio Grande do Norte
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Fortaleza
Solar time: clocks run about 40m behind the sun
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Natal 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 Natal, Brazil, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Natal
Natal gets 11h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Natal is at 05:29 and sunset in Natal is at 17:16.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 47m near the June solstice to 12h 27m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Natal and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Natal right now.
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Cities Sharing Natal's Time Zone (UTC−03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Natal.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 21 Jun ● | 04:11 | 05:29 | 11:22 | 14:44 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:22 | 14:45 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:23 | 14:45 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:23 | 14:45 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:23 | 14:45 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 04:12 | 05:30 | 11:23 | 14:45 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 04:13 | 05:30 | 11:23 | 14:46 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
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14-day Forecast for Natal
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Natal
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Moon Phases & Times for Natal
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How Far Is Natal From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 2,322 km | SSW (211deg) |
| New York | 6,510 km | NW (326deg) |
| Paris | 7,085 km | NNE (27deg) |
| London | 7,192 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Moscow | 9,486 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,731 km | NW (305deg) |
| Dubai | 10,330 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,116 km | ENE (72deg) |
Natal's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Natal and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.8deg N, 144.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Natal
What time is it in Natal right now?
The current local time in Natal is 18:57 on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Natal follows the America/Fortaleza time zone.
What time zone is Natal in?
Natal 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 Natal?
Is Natal on daylight saving time right now?
No — Natal is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Natal today?
Today in Natal: sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset is at 17:16, giving 11h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Natal tonight?
The moon phase over Natal tonight is First Quarter with 50.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Natal?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Natal, clocks run about 40m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.