Time Now in São José, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 28.21° S, 49.16° W
Elevation: 80 m above sea level
Population rank: #122 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 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
São José is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (UTC−03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in São José, Brazil, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in São José
Daylight Hours in São José
São José gets 10h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in São José is at 07:06 and sunset in São José is at 17:39.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 21m near the June solstice to 13h 56m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between São José and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from São José right now.
Other Cities in Brazil with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in São José
What is the current local time in São José?
The live local time in São José is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. São José currently observes -03, with a standard offset of UTC−03:00.
What time zone is São José in?
São José uses the -03 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−03:00.
Does São José observe daylight saving time?
No. São José stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing São José's Time Zone (UTC−03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as São José.
Weather in São José
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Prayer Times in São José
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:41 | 07:06 | 12:22 | 15:19 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:41 | 07:06 | 12:22 | 15:19 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:41 | 07:05 | 12:22 | 15:20 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:40 | 07:05 | 12:23 | 15:20 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:40 | 07:05 | 12:23 | 15:20 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:40 | 07:04 | 12:23 | 15:21 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:39 | 07:04 | 12:23 | 15:21 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for São José
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14-day Forecast for São José
Moon Phases & Times for São José
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:19
Distances & Clock Changes in São José
How Far Is São José From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 576 km | NNE (27deg) |
| New York | 8,081 km | NNW (341deg) |
| Paris | 9,977 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,033 km | NW (309deg) |
| London | 10,074 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Moscow | 12,373 km | NE (37deg) |
| Dubai | 12,629 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Sydney | 12,787 km | SSW (199deg) |
São José's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from São José and you would surface near Tatsugō, Japan, about 124 km from the antipodal point at 28.2deg N, 130.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about São José
What time is it in São José right now?
The current local time in São José is 17:54 on Friday, July 17, 2026. São José follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is São José in?
São José 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 José?
Is São José on daylight saving time right now?
No — São José is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over São José tonight?
The moon phase over São José tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.8% illumination.
What is solar time in São José?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In São José, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.