What time is it in Castro right now?

Castro is on America/Sao_Paulo, currently UTC−3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Castro in?

Castro uses the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

Does Castro observe daylight saving time?

No. Castro stays on UTC−3 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.

What time do the sun rise and set in Castro today?

Today the sun rises at about 7:01 AM and sets at about 5:51 PM local time in Castro, giving roughly 10h 50m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:27 PM.

Brazil · Paraná

Current local time in Castro

Castro keeps time on the America/Sao_Paulo zone, currently UTC−3. The offset is fixed all year — there is no daylight saving to track here. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Castro, Paraná

11:50

Fri, Jul 31UTC−3

Castro time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Sao_Paulo
Current UTC offset: UTC−3
Daylight saving: Not observed
Next clock change: None in the next 14 months
Country: Brazil
Region: Paraná
Coordinates: -24.79°, -50.01°
Population: 71,809
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Castro today

Computed from Castro's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Solar noon: 12:27 PM
Day length: 10h 50m
Civil dawn: 6:33 AM
Civil dusk: 6:19 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:29 AM
Golden hour begins: 5:23 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Castro time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Castro is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:50 AM	4h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:50 PM	4h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:50 PM	7h behind
TokyoJapan	11:50 PM	12h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Castro time

Scheduling across America/Sao_Paulo is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Castro and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Sao_Paulo.Track clock changesConfirm which of your other cities change while Castro does not.Add to your boardKeep Castro beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Castro offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Sao_Paulo baked in, not guessed.

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Castrotime — questions & answers

What time is it in Castro right now?: Castro is on America/Sao_Paulo, currently UTC−3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Castro in?: Castro uses the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Castro observe daylight saving time?: No. Castro stays on UTC−3 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.
What time do the sun rise and set in Castro today?: Today the sun rises at about 7:01 AM and sets at about 5:51 PM local time in Castro, giving roughly 10h 50m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:27 PM.