What time zone is Riacho da Cruz in?

Riacho da Cruz currently uses Brasilia Standard Time (UTC−03:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Fortaleza.

What is the UTC offset in Riacho da Cruz right now?

Riacho da Cruz is currently UTC−03:00

Current Time in Riacho da Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

5:50:55 PM

17:50:55

Monday, September 14, 2026

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

America/Fortaleza

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Time zone details

Riacho da Cruz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Riacho da Cruz

Sunrise5:25 AMSolar noon11:27 AMSunset5:29 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Riacho da Cruz in the next 12 monthsView schedule Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: Brazil
Administrative area: Rio Grande do Norte
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)

Practical

Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
Dialing code: +55
Population: 2,701
Elevation: Approximately 171 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 5° 56' S / 37° 56' W

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Clock changes in Riacho da Cruz

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:25 AM
Solar noon: 11:27 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 04 min19 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:04 AM – 5:50 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:40 AM – 6:14 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:16 AM – 6:38 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination13%

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Monday, September 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:25 AM (east, 86.7°)
Sunset: 5:29 PM (west, 273.1°)
Day length: 12 hr 04 min19 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:27 AM (80.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:04 AM – 5:50 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:40 AM – 6:14 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:16 AM – 6:38 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (13% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:44 AM (east, 106.6°)
Moonset: 8:22 PM (west, 250.9°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, September 14	5:25 AM	5:29 PM	12 hr 04 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:24 AM	5:29 PM	12 hr 04 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:24 AM	5:28 PM	12 hr 04 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:23 AM	5:28 PM	12 hr 05 min	20 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:23 AM	5:28 PM	12 hr 05 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:22 AM	5:28 PM	12 hr 05 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:22 AM	5:28 PM	12 hr 06 min	20 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Rio Grande do Norte

Sat, Oct 3, 2026Mártires de Cunhaú e Uruaçu
Sun, Oct 4, 2026Election Day
Mon, Oct 12, 2026Our Lady of Aparecida

Frequently asked questions

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