Time Now in Petrolina, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 9.4° S, 40.5° W
Elevation: 383 m above sea level
Population rank: #125 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Pernambuco
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Recife
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Petrolina is in the America/Recife time zone (UTC−03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Petrolina, Brazil, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Petrolina
Daylight Hours in Petrolina
Petrolina gets 11h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Petrolina is at 05:59 and sunset in Petrolina is at 17:37.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 34m near the June solstice to 12h 40m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Petrolina and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Petrolina right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Petrolina
What is the current local time in Petrolina?
The live local time in Petrolina is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Petrolina currently observes -03, with a standard offset of UTC−03:00.
What time zone is Petrolina in?
Petrolina uses the -03 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−03:00.
Does Petrolina observe daylight saving time?
No. Petrolina stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Petrolina's Time Zone (UTC−03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Petrolina.
Weather in Petrolina
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Prayer Times in Petrolina
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:48 | 15:08 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:48 | 15:08 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:43 | 05:59 | 11:48 | 15:08 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:43 | 05:59 | 11:48 | 15:08 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:43 | 05:59 | 11:48 | 15:08 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:43 | 05:58 | 11:48 | 15:08 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:43 | 05:58 | 11:48 | 15:08 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Petrolina
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14-day Forecast for Petrolina
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Petrolina
Sunrise
in Petrolina
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Petrolina
↓
5:37 PM
Day Length
11h 37m
Dawn
in Petrolina
5:36 AM
Dusk
in Petrolina
5:59 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Petrolina
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:51
Distances & Clock Changes in Petrolina
How Far Is Petrolina From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 1,703 km | SSW (202deg) |
| New York | 6,546 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Paris | 7,710 km | NNE (29deg) |
| London | 7,797 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,484 km | NW (306deg) |
| Moscow | 10,139 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Dubai | 11,027 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,793 km | ENE (73deg) |
Petrolina's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Petrolina and you would surface near Colonia, Micronesia, about 152 km from the antipodal point at 9.4deg N, 139.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Petrolina
What time is it in Petrolina right now?
The current local time in Petrolina is 18:22 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Petrolina follows the America/Recife time zone.
What time zone is Petrolina in?
Petrolina uses the America/Recife 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 Petrolina?
Is Petrolina on daylight saving time right now?
No — Petrolina is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Petrolina today?
Today in Petrolina: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 17:37, giving 11h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Petrolina tonight?
The moon phase over Petrolina tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Petrolina?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Petrolina, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.