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: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Rio Grande is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (UTC−03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Rio Grande, Brazil, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Rio Grande
Daylight Hours in Rio Grande
Rio Grande gets 10h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rio Grande is at 07:26 and sunset in Rio Grande is at 17:43.
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
Live local time and the difference from Rio Grande right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Rio Grande
What is the current local time in Rio Grande?
The live local time in Rio Grande is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Rio Grande currently observes -03, with a standard offset of UTC−03:00.
What time zone is Rio Grande in?
Rio Grande uses the -03 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−03:00.
Does Rio Grande observe daylight saving time?
No. Rio Grande stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Rio Grande's Time Zone (UTC−03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rio Grande.
Weather in Rio Grande
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Prayer Times in Rio Grande
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:57 | 07:26 | 12:34 | 15:24 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:57 | 07:25 | 12:34 | 15:24 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:57 | 07:25 | 12:34 | 15:25 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:56 | 07:24 | 12:34 | 15:25 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:56 | 07:24 | 12:34 | 15:26 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:55 | 07:23 | 12:34 | 15:26 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:55 | 07:22 | 12:34 | 15:27 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rio Grande
Sunrise
in Rio Grande
↑
7:26 AM
Sunset
in Rio Grande
↓
5:43 PM
Day Length
10h 17m
Dawn
in Rio Grande
6:59 AM
Dusk
in Rio Grande
6:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rio Grande
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:42
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 23:32
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 23:19 on Saturday, July 18, 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 during standard time. 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 July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio Grande today?
Today in Rio Grande: sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset is at 17:43, giving 10h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rio Grande tonight?
The moon phase over Rio Grande tonight is Waxing Crescent with 26.7% 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.