Current Time in São João da Barra, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 21.64° S, 41.05° W
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #922 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Rio de Janeiro
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Solar time: clocks run about 15m behind the sun
Timezone: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in São João da Barra, Brazil is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. São João da Barra currently observes -03, UTC-3. São João da Barra sits in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, UTC−03:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. São João da Barra lies barely above sea level, at roughly 7 m. The nearest big city, Sao Paulo, is a distant 611 km away. Modest in size, São João da Barra still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
São João da Barra Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in São João da Barra
São João da Barra gets 12h 33m of daylight today. Sunrise in São João da Barra is at 05:13 and sunset in São João da Barra is at 17:46.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 48m near the June solstice to 13h 27m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between São João da Barra and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from São João da Barra right now.
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How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in São João da Barra:
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Cities Sharing São João da Barra's Time Zone (UTC-03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as São João da Barra.
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Prayer Times in São João da Barra
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 14 Oct ● | 03:55 | 05:13 | 11:30 | 14:55 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Thu, 15 Oct | 03:54 | 05:12 | 11:30 | 14:55 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 03:53 | 05:12 | 11:29 | 14:54 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 03:52 | 05:11 | 11:29 | 14:54 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 03:51 | 05:10 | 11:29 | 14:54 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 03:50 | 05:09 | 11:29 | 14:53 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 03:49 | 05:08 | 11:29 | 14:53 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
14-day Forecast for São João da Barra
Moon Phases & Times for São João da Barra
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
17.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:24
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:33
Distances & Clock Changes in São João da Barra
How Far Is São João da Barra From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 611 km | WSW (249deg) |
| New York | 7,725 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Paris | 8,941 km | NNE (27deg) |
| London | 9,058 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,236 km | NW (306deg) |
| Moscow | 11,304 km | NE (34deg) |
| Dubai | 11,615 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Mumbai | 13,174 km | E (79deg) |
São João da Barra's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from São João da Barra and you would surface in the open ocean, near 21.6deg N, 138.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about São João da Barra
What time is it in São João da Barra right now?
The current local time in São João da Barra is 18:46 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. São João da Barra follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is São João da Barra in?
São João da Barra 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 São João da Barra?
São João da Barra is UTC-03:00 right now. To convert UTC to São João da Barra local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours backward.
Is São João da Barra on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 14, 2026, São João da Barra is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over São João da Barra tonight?
Tonight the moon over São João da Barra is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 17.4%.
What is solar time in São João da Barra?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In São João da Barra, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.