Current Time in São Carlos, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 22.02° S, 47.89° W
Elevation: 838 m above sea level
Population rank: #119 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: São Paulo
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in São Carlos, Brazil is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. São Carlos currently observes -03, UTC-3. São Carlos keeps its clocks on UTC−03:00, in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone. São Carlos does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. São Carlos stands at an elevated 838 m above the sea. The closest large city is Sao Paulo, about 213 km away. A major centre in Brazil, São Carlos keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
São Carlos gets 12h 37m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:38 and sunset at 18:15.
São Carlos Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in São Carlos
São Carlos gets 12h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in São Carlos is at 05:38 and sunset in São Carlos is at 18:15.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 47m near the June solstice to 13h 29m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between São Carlos and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Brazil
Cities Sharing São Carlos's Time Zone (UTC-03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as São Carlos.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 04:19 | 05:38 | 11:56 | 15:22 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:18 | 05:37 | 11:56 | 15:22 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:17 | 05:36 | 11:56 | 15:21 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:16 | 05:35 | 11:56 | 15:21 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:15 | 05:35 | 11:56 | 15:21 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:14 | 05:34 | 11:56 | 15:20 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:13 | 05:33 | 11:55 | 15:20 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for São Carlos
Sunrise
in São Carlos
↑
5:38 AM
Sunset
in São Carlos
↓
6:15 PM
Day Length
12h 37m
Dawn
in São Carlos
5:15 AM
Dusk
in São Carlos
6:39 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for São Carlos
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
43.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:31
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:31
Distances & Clock Changes in São Carlos
How Far Is São Carlos From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 213 km | SE (143deg) |
| New York | 7,480 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Paris | 9,320 km | NNE (31deg) |
| London | 9,405 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,700 km | NW (309deg) |
| Moscow | 11,743 km | NE (36deg) |
| Dubai | 12,290 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Sydney | 13,480 km | SSW (199deg) |
São Carlos's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from São Carlos and you would surface in the open ocean, near 22.0deg N, 132.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about São Carlos
What time is it in São Carlos right now?
The current local time in São Carlos is 20:10 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. São Carlos follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is São Carlos in?
São Carlos runs on the America/Sao_Paulo IANA time zone (UTC-03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is São Carlos?
To turn UTC into São Carlos time, shift the clock 03:00 hours backward, which places São Carlos at UTC-03:00 right now.
Is São Carlos on daylight saving time right now?
No — São Carlos is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in São Carlos today?
São Carlos sees sunrise at 05:38 and sunset at 18:15 today, giving 12h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over São Carlos tonight?
The moon phase over São Carlos tonight is First Quarter with 43.4% illumination.
What is solar time in São Carlos?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In São Carlos, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.