Current Time in São Luís, Maranhao, Brazil

6:40:54 AM

06:40:54

-03 (Brasilia Standard Time) · UTC−03:00

America/Fortaleza

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Time zone details

São Luís does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in São Luís

Sunrise5:50 AMSolar noon11:53 AMSunset5:55 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for São Luís in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Brazil
Administrative area
Maranhão
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)

Practical

Languages
Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
Dialing code
+55
Population
917,237
Elevation
Approximately 29 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
2° 31' S / 44° 18' W
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Clock changes in São Luís

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 05 min8 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination3%
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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 05 min8 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(83.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 05 min8 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 05 min8 sec longer than the previous day
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12 hr 05 min8 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 min8 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 min8 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 min8 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for São Luís

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Time context

São Luís follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Fortaleza

Current time offsetUTC−03:00 (-03)

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Upcoming public holidays in Maranhão

  1. Election Day
  2. Our Lady of Aparecida
  3. Election Day

Nearby scheduled airports for São Luís, Maranhao, Brazil

Marechal Cunha Machado International AirportSLZLarge airport9.8 km southeast

Source: OurAirports record · SLZ / SBSL

About 9.8 km (6.1 mi) southeast of São Luís

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is São Luís in?
São Luís currently uses Brasilia Standard Time (UTC−03:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Fortaleza.
When is the next clock change in São Luís?
No clock changes are scheduled for São Luís in the next 12 months
Does São Luís observe daylight saving time?
São Luís does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in São Luís right now?
São Luís is currently UTC−03:00