Time Now in São Luís, Brazil 🇧🇷
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São Luís ranks
#56 for most remote.
Lat/Long: 2.53° S, 44.3° W
Elevation: 29 m above sea level
Population rank: #16 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Maranhão
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Fortaleza
Timezone: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
São Luís keeps its clocks on UTC−03:00, in the America/Fortaleza time zone. São Luís 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. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. At about 29 m, São Luís is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Sao Paulo, is a distant 2351 km away. São Luís ranks among the biggest cities in Brazil, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today São Luís sees 12h 05m between a 05:48 sunrise and a 17:54 sunset.
Time & Daylight in São Luís
Daylight Hours in São Luís
São Luís gets 12h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in São Luís is at 05:48 and sunset in São Luís is at 17:54.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 58m near the June solstice to 12h 16m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between São Luís and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing São Luís's Time Zone (UTC-03:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 18 Sep ● | 04:37 | 05:48 | 11:51 | 14:59 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:37 | 05:48 | 11:51 | 14:58 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:36 | 05:47 | 11:50 | 14:57 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:36 | 05:47 | 11:50 | 14:56 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:36 | 05:46 | 11:50 | 14:55 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:35 | 05:46 | 11:49 | 14:54 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 04:35 | 05:45 | 11:49 | 14:53 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for São Luís
Sunrise
in São Luís
↑
5:48 AM
Sunset
in São Luís
↓
5:54 PM
Day Length
12h 05m
Dawn
in São Luís
5:27 AM
Dusk
in São Luís
6:15 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for São Luís
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
47.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:22
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:04
Distances & Clock Changes in São Luís
How Far Is São Luís From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 2,351 km | S (186deg) |
| New York | 5,674 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Paris | 7,260 km | NNE (32deg) |
| London | 7,306 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,697 km | NW (306deg) |
| Moscow | 9,736 km | NE (34deg) |
| Dubai | 11,090 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,950 km | ENE (70deg) |
São Luís's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from São Luís and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.5deg N, 135.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about São Luís
What time is it in São Luís right now?
The current local time in São Luís is 11:52 on Friday, September 18, 2026. São Luís follows the America/Fortaleza time zone.
What time zone is São Luís in?
São Luís runs on the America/Fortaleza 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 Luís?
Is São Luís on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 18, 2026, São Luís is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in São Luís today?
In São Luís today the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 17:54, giving 12h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over São Luís tonight?
Tonight the moon over São Luís is in its First Quarter phase, lit 47.8%.
What is solar time in São Luís?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In São Luís, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.