Time Now in São João del Rei, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 21.14° S, 44.26° W
Elevation: 911 m above sea level
Population rank: #300 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 João del Rei are set to UTC−03:00 under the America/Sao_Paulo zone. São João del Rei does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. São João del Rei stands at an elevated 911 m above the sea. The closest large city is Sao Paulo, about 362 km away. Modest in size, São João del Rei still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over São João del Rei at 06:05 and sets at 17:48, giving 11h 42m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in São João del Rei
Daylight Hours in São João del Rei
São João del Rei gets 11h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in São João del Rei is at 06:05 and sunset in São João del Rei is at 17:48.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 50m near the June solstice to 13h 25m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between São João del Rei and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from São João del Rei 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 del Rei:
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Cities Sharing São João del Rei's Time Zone (UTC-03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as São João del Rei.
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Prayer Times in São João del Rei
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 2 Sep ● | 04:49 | 06:05 | 11:56 | 15:17 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:48 | 06:04 | 11:56 | 15:17 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:47 | 06:03 | 11:56 | 15:17 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:46 | 06:02 | 11:55 | 15:17 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:46 | 06:01 | 11:55 | 15:17 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:45 | 06:01 | 11:55 | 15:17 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:44 | 06:00 | 11:54 | 15:17 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
14-day Forecast for São João del Rei
Sunrise & Sunset Times for São João del Rei
Sunrise
in São João del Rei
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in São João del Rei
↓
5:48 PM
Day Length
11h 42m
Dawn
in São João del Rei
5:42 AM
Dusk
in São João del Rei
6:10 PM
Moon Phases & Times for São João del Rei
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
67.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:12
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 10:11
Distances & Clock Changes in São João del Rei
How Far Is São João del Rei From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 362 km | SW (222deg) |
| New York | 7,534 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Paris | 9,049 km | NNE (29deg) |
| London | 9,149 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,936 km | NW (307deg) |
| Moscow | 11,447 km | NE (35deg) |
| Dubai | 11,904 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Mumbai | 13,491 km | E (80deg) |
São João del Rei's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from São João del Rei and you would surface in the open ocean, near 21.1deg N, 135.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about São João del Rei
What time is it in São João del Rei right now?
The current local time in São João del Rei is 15:03 on Wednesday, September 02, 2026. São João del Rei follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is São João del Rei in?
Clocks in São João del Rei follow the America/Sao_Paulo IANA time zone (UTC-03:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is São João del Rei?
To turn UTC into São João del Rei time, shift the clock 03:00 hours backward, which places São João del Rei at UTC-03:00 right now.
Is São João del Rei on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 02, 2026, São João del Rei is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in São João del Rei today?
In São João del Rei today the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 17:48, giving 11h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over São João del Rei tonight?
Over São João del Rei tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 67.7% illumination.
What is solar time in São João del Rei?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In São João del Rei, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.