Time Now in São Francisco, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 15.95° S, 44.86° W
Elevation: 465 m above sea level
Population rank: #626 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Minas Gerais
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Timezone: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Clocks in São Francisco 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. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Perched at about 465 m, São Francisco sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Sao Paulo, is a distant 865 km away. São Francisco is a smaller locality in Brazil, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Today São Francisco sees 11h 58m between a 05:56 sunrise and a 17:54 sunset.
Time & Daylight in São Francisco
Daylight Hours in São Francisco
São Francisco gets 11h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in São Francisco is at 05:56 and sunset in São Francisco is at 17:54.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 10m near the June solstice to 13h 04m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between São Francisco and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from São Francisco right now.
Best Time to Call São Francisco
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in São Francisco:
Other Cities in Brazil with Local Time
Cities Sharing São Francisco's Time Zone (UTC-03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as São Francisco.
Weather in São Francisco
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in São Francisco
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 13 Sep ● | 04:42 | 05:56 | 11:55 | 15:17 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:42 | 05:55 | 11:55 | 15:16 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:41 | 05:54 | 11:54 | 15:16 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:40 | 05:53 | 11:54 | 15:16 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:39 | 05:53 | 11:54 | 15:15 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:38 | 05:52 | 11:53 | 15:15 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:38 | 05:51 | 11:53 | 15:14 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
14-day Forecast for São Francisco
Sunrise & Sunset Times for São Francisco
Sunrise
in São Francisco
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in São Francisco
↓
5:54 PM
Day Length
11h 58m
Dawn
in São Francisco
5:34 AM
Dusk
in São Francisco
6:16 PM
Moon Phases & Times for São Francisco
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
8.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:12
Distances & Clock Changes in São Francisco
How Far Is São Francisco From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 865 km | SSW (192deg) |
| New York | 6,982 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Paris | 8,576 km | NNE (30deg) |
| London | 8,659 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,536 km | NW (307deg) |
| Moscow | 11,008 km | NE (34deg) |
| Dubai | 11,750 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Mumbai | 13,438 km | ENE (77deg) |
São Francisco's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from São Francisco and you would surface in the open ocean, near 15.9deg N, 135.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about São Francisco
What time is it in São Francisco right now?
The current local time in São Francisco is 17:22 on Sunday, September 13, 2026. São Francisco follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is São Francisco in?
São Francisco 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 Francisco?
Right now São Francisco sits at UTC-03:00. Going from UTC to local time in São Francisco means moving the clock 03:00 hours backward.
Is São Francisco on daylight saving time right now?
No — São Francisco is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in São Francisco today?
São Francisco sees sunrise at 05:56 and sunset at 17:54 today, giving 11h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over São Francisco tonight?
The moon phase over São Francisco tonight is Waxing Crescent with 8.4% illumination.
What is solar time in São Francisco?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In São Francisco, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.