Brazil+55 · .br · BRL
Brasilia Standard Time
IANA identifier America/Sao_Paulo, standard offset UTC-03:00.
- IANA identifier
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Standard offset
- UTC-03:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC-03:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using America/Sao_Paulo
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Brasilia Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Brasilia Standard Time is America/Sao_Paulo. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for America/Sao_Paulo?
The standard offset for America/Sao_Paulo is UTC-03:00. This means local time is -03:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does America/Sao_Paulo observe daylight saving time?
No. America/Sao_Paulo stays at UTC-03:00 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as America/Sao_Paulo. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use America/Sao_Paulo?
America/Sao_Paulo is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.