Time Now in Petrópolis, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 22.51° S, 43.18° W
Elevation: 819 m above sea level
Population rank: #87 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Rio de Janeiro
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Timezone: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Clocks in Petrópolis are set to UTC−03:00 under the America/Sao_Paulo zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Perched at about 819 m, Petrópolis sits well above the coast. The closest large city is Sao Paulo, about 372 km away. Petrópolis is a significant city in Brazil, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Petrópolis sees 11h 26m between a 06:12 sunrise and a 17:39 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Petrópolis
Daylight Hours in Petrópolis
Petrópolis gets 11h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Petrópolis is at 06:12 and sunset in Petrópolis is at 17:39.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 45m near the June solstice to 13h 31m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 04:55 | 06:12 | 11:55 | 15:12 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 04:54 | 06:11 | 11:55 | 15:13 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 04:53 | 06:11 | 11:55 | 15:13 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 04:52 | 06:10 | 11:55 | 15:13 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:52 | 06:09 | 11:54 | 15:13 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:51 | 06:08 | 11:54 | 15:13 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:50 | 06:07 | 11:54 | 15:13 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Petrópolis
Sunrise
in Petrópolis
↑
6:12 AM
Sunset
in Petrópolis
↓
5:39 PM
Day Length
11h 26m
Dawn
in Petrópolis
5:49 AM
Dusk
in Petrópolis
6:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Petrópolis
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
60.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:57
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:04
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Distances & Clock Changes in Petrópolis
How Far Is Petrópolis From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 372 km | WSW (251deg) |
| New York | 7,719 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Paris | 9,129 km | NNE (28deg) |
| London | 9,238 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,116 km | NW (307deg) |
| Moscow | 11,508 km | NE (35deg) |
| Dubai | 11,855 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Mumbai | 13,407 km | E (80deg) |
Petrópolis's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Petrópolis and you would surface in the open ocean, near 22.5deg N, 136.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Petrópolis
What time is it in Petrópolis right now?
The current local time in Petrópolis is 02:48 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Petrópolis follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is Petrópolis in?
Petrópolis 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 Petrópolis?
Petrópolis is UTC-03:00 right now. To convert UTC to Petrópolis local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours backward.
Is Petrópolis on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 21, 2026, Petrópolis is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Petrópolis today?
In Petrópolis today the sun rises at 06:12 and sets at 17:39, giving 11h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Petrópolis tonight?
Tonight the moon over Petrópolis is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 60.8%.
What is solar time in Petrópolis?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Petrópolis, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.