Time Now in Nova Cruz, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 6.48° S, 35.43° W
Elevation: 90 m above sea level
Population rank: #830 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 ❌
Nova Cruz 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 Nova Cruz, Brazil, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Nova Cruz
Daylight Hours in Nova Cruz
Nova Cruz gets 11h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nova Cruz is at 05:34 and sunset in Nova Cruz is at 17:21.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 44m near the June solstice to 12h 30m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Nova Cruz and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nova Cruz right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Nova Cruz
What is the current local time in Nova Cruz?
The live local time in Nova Cruz is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Nova Cruz currently observes -03, with a standard offset of UTC−03:00.
What time zone is Nova Cruz in?
Nova Cruz uses the -03 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−03:00.
Does Nova Cruz observe daylight saving time?
No. Nova Cruz stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Nova Cruz's Time Zone (UTC−03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nova Cruz.
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Prayer Times in Nova Cruz
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 04:18 | 05:34 | 11:27 | 14:49 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:18 | 05:34 | 11:27 | 14:49 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:18 | 05:34 | 11:27 | 14:49 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:18 | 05:34 | 11:28 | 14:50 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:18 | 05:34 | 11:28 | 14:50 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:18 | 05:34 | 11:28 | 14:50 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:18 | 05:34 | 11:28 | 14:50 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
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14-day Forecast for Nova Cruz
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nova Cruz
Sunrise
in Nova Cruz
↑
5:34 AM
Sunset
in Nova Cruz
↓
5:21 PM
Day Length
11h 46m
Dawn
in Nova Cruz
5:11 AM
Dusk
in Nova Cruz
5:43 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Nova Cruz
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
8.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:18
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:40
Distances & Clock Changes in Nova Cruz
How Far Is Nova Cruz From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 2,244 km | SSW (211deg) |
| New York | 6,559 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Paris | 7,164 km | NNE (27deg) |
| London | 7,271 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Moscow | 9,563 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,754 km | NW (305deg) |
| Dubai | 10,384 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,163 km | ENE (72deg) |
Nova Cruz's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nova Cruz and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.5deg N, 144.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nova Cruz
What time is it in Nova Cruz right now?
The current local time in Nova Cruz is 17:50 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Nova Cruz follows the America/Fortaleza time zone.
What time zone is Nova Cruz in?
Nova Cruz 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 Nova Cruz?
Is Nova Cruz on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nova Cruz is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nova Cruz today?
Today in Nova Cruz: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 17:21, giving 11h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nova Cruz tonight?
The moon phase over Nova Cruz tonight is Waxing Crescent with 8.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Nova Cruz?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nova Cruz, clocks run about 40m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.