Current Time in São Luís, Brazil 🇧🇷
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: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
São Luís is in the America/Fortaleza time zone (UTC−03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in São Luís, Brazil, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in São Luís
São Luís gets 11h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in São Luís is at 05:59 and sunset in São Luís is at 17:57.
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
Live local time and the difference from São Luís right now.
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Cities Sharing São Luís's Time Zone (UTC−03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as São Luís.
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Prayer Times in São Luís
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun ● | 04:41 | 05:58 | 11:58 | 15:22 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:41 | 05:59 | 11:58 | 15:22 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:58 | 15:22 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:58 | 15:23 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:58 | 15:23 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:59 | 15:23 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:43 | 06:00 | 11:59 | 15:23 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for São Luís
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Moon Phases & Times for São Luís
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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 22:42 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. São Luís follows the America/Fortaleza time zone.
What time zone is São Luís in?
São Luís uses the America/Fortaleza 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 Luís?
Is São Luís on daylight saving time right now?
No — São Luís is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in São Luís today?
Today in São Luís: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 17:57, giving 11h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over São Luís tonight?
The moon phase over São Luís tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.6% illumination.
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.