What time is it in João Pessoa right now?

João Pessoa is on America/Fortaleza, 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 João Pessoa in?

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

Does João Pessoa observe daylight saving time?

No. João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:36 AM and sets at about 5:15 PM local time in João Pessoa, giving roughly 11h 40m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 11:26 AM.

Brazil · Paraíba

Current local time in João Pessoa

João Pessoa keeps time on the America/Fortaleza 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

João Pessoa, Paraíba

06:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC−3

João Pessoa time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Fortaleza
Current UTC offset: UTC−3
Daylight saving: Not observed
Next clock change: None in the next 14 months
Country: Brazil
Region: Paraíba
Coordinates: -7.11°, -34.86°
Population: 817,511
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in João Pessoa today

Computed from João Pessoa'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: 5:36 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Solar noon: 11:26 AM
Day length: 11h 40m
Civil dawn: 5:10 AM
Civil dusk: 5:41 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:01 AM
Golden hour begins: 4:50 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

João Pessoa time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	João Pessoa is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	4h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	4h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	7h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	12h behind

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Working with João Pessoa time

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João Pessoatime — questions & answers

What time is it in João Pessoa right now?: João Pessoa is on America/Fortaleza, 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 João Pessoa in?: João Pessoa uses the IANA time zone America/Fortaleza, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does João Pessoa observe daylight saving time?: No. João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:36 AM and sets at about 5:15 PM local time in João Pessoa, giving roughly 11h 40m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 11:26 AM.