Time Now in Rio Grande, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 32.04° S, 52.1° W
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #133 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Local time in Rio Grande runs on a UTC−03:00 offset (America/Sao_Paulo). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 7 m, Rio Grande is practically at sea level. Rio Grande is fairly isolated: even Sao Paulo lies some 1086 km off. Rio Grande is a significant city in Brazil, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Rio Grande at 06:42 and sets at 18:13, giving 11h 30m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Rio Grande
Daylight Hours in Rio Grande
Rio Grande gets 11h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rio Grande is at 06:42 and sunset in Rio Grande is at 18:13.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 03m near the June solstice to 14h 15m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Rio Grande and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Rio Grande's Time Zone (UTC-03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rio Grande.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 3 Sep ● | 05:19 | 06:42 | 12:27 | 15:44 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 05:18 | 06:41 | 12:27 | 15:44 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 05:16 | 06:40 | 12:27 | 15:44 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 05:15 | 06:39 | 12:26 | 15:45 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 05:14 | 06:37 | 12:26 | 15:45 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 05:13 | 06:36 | 12:26 | 15:45 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 05:11 | 06:35 | 12:25 | 15:45 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rio Grande
Sunrise
in Rio Grande
↑
6:42 AM
Sunset
in Rio Grande
↓
6:13 PM
Day Length
11h 30m
Dawn
in Rio Grande
6:17 AM
Dusk
in Rio Grande
6:38 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rio Grande
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
63.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:15
Distances & Clock Changes in Rio Grande
How Far Is Rio Grande From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 1,086 km | NNE (31deg) |
| New York | 8,397 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,090 km | NW (311deg) |
| Paris | 10,487 km | NNE (32deg) |
| London | 10,583 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sydney | 12,291 km | SSW (201deg) |
| Moscow | 12,883 km | NE (39deg) |
| Dubai | 13,016 km | ENE (76deg) |
Rio Grande's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rio Grande and you would surface near Fukuechō, Japan, about 115 km from the antipodal point at 32.0deg N, 127.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Grande
What time is it in Rio Grande right now?
The current local time in Rio Grande is 00:51 on Thursday, September 03, 2026. Rio Grande follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is Rio Grande in?
Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande?
Rio Grande is UTC-03:00 right now. To convert UTC to Rio Grande local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours backward.
Is Rio Grande on daylight saving time right now?
No — Rio Grande is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 03, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio Grande today?
Today in Rio Grande: sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset is at 18:13, giving 11h 30m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rio Grande tonight?
Over Rio Grande tonight the moon shows a Last Quarter phase at 63.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Rio Grande?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rio Grande, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.