Does Brazil Change the Clocks? 🇧🇷
No — Brazil does not change its clocks (last change: 2019) and stays on UTC-3 all year. São Paulo is usually 6 hours behind Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 5 hours behind; 25 October – 31 December — 5 hours behind.
Clock change dates in Brazil
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Acre TimeRio Branco · America/Rio_Branco | no change · UTC-5 | no change · UTC-5 |
| Amazon TimeManaus · America/Manaus | no change · UTC-4 | no change · UTC-4 |
| Brasília Time (BRT)São Paulo · America/Sao_Paulo | no change · UTC-3 | no change · UTC-3 |
| Fernando de NoronhaFernando de Noronha · America/Noronha | no change · UTC-2 | no change · UTC-2 |
Times are local: ⏩ forward 1 hour, ⏪ back 1 hour.
Time difference with Bulgaria in 2026
São Paulo is usually 6 hours behind Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 5 hours behind; 25 October – 31 December — 5 hours behind.
Frequently asked questions
Does Brazil change the clocks?
No. Brazil does not observe daylight saving time — its last clock change was in 2019 — and stays on UTC-3 all year (São Paulo).
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Brazil?
São Paulo is usually 6 hours behind Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 5 hours behind; 25 October – 31 December — 5 hours behind.
What time is it in Brazil now?
See the "Current time in Brazil" page for a live clock and the time difference with Bulgaria.