Current Time in São Joaquim, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 28.29° S, 49.93° W
Elevation: 1,353 m above sea level
Population rank: #1145 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Santa Catarina
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in São Joaquim, Brazil is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. São Joaquim currently observes -03, UTC-3. São Joaquim keeps its clocks on UTC−03:00, in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At roughly 1353 m, São Joaquim is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Sao Paulo, is a distant 622 km away. São Joaquim is a smaller locality in Brazil, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Today São Joaquim sees 12h 44m between a 05:43 sunrise and a 18:28 sunset.
São Joaquim Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in São Joaquim
São Joaquim gets 12h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in São Joaquim is at 05:43 and sunset in São Joaquim is at 18:28.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 20m near the June solstice to 13h 56m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between São Joaquim and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from São Joaquim right now.
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Cities Sharing São Joaquim's Time Zone (UTC-03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as São Joaquim.
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Prayer Times in São Joaquim
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:19 | 05:43 | 12:05 | 15:38 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:18 | 05:42 | 12:05 | 15:38 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:17 | 05:41 | 12:05 | 15:37 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:16 | 05:40 | 12:04 | 15:37 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:15 | 05:39 | 12:04 | 15:37 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:13 | 05:38 | 12:04 | 15:37 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:12 | 05:37 | 12:04 | 15:37 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
14-day Forecast for São Joaquim
Sunrise & Sunset Times for São Joaquim
Sunrise
in São Joaquim
↑
5:43 AM
Sunset
in São Joaquim
↓
6:28 PM
Day Length
12h 44m
Dawn
in São Joaquim
5:18 AM
Dusk
in São Joaquim
6:52 PM
Moon Phases & Times for São Joaquim
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:21
Distances & Clock Changes in São Joaquim
How Far Is São Joaquim From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 622 km | NNE (33deg) |
| New York | 8,065 km | NNW (341deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,981 km | NW (310deg) |
| Paris | 10,023 km | NNE (31deg) |
| London | 10,117 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Moscow | 12,426 km | NE (37deg) |
| Dubai | 12,704 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Sydney | 12,754 km | SSW (199deg) |
São Joaquim's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from São Joaquim and you would surface near Tatsugō, Japan, about 49 km from the antipodal point at 28.3deg N, 130.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about São Joaquim
What time is it in São Joaquim right now?
The current local time in São Joaquim is 04:32 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. São Joaquim follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is São Joaquim in?
São Joaquim 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 Joaquim?
São Joaquim is UTC-03:00 right now. To convert UTC to São Joaquim local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours backward.
Is São Joaquim on daylight saving time right now?
No — São Joaquim is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in São Joaquim today?
Today in São Joaquim: sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset is at 18:28, giving 12h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over São Joaquim tonight?
Over São Joaquim tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 20.4% illumination.
What is solar time in São Joaquim?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In São Joaquim, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.