What time zone is São Rafael in?

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

What is the UTC offset in São Rafael right now?

São Rafael is currently UTC−03:00

Current Time in São Rafael, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

3:44:55 PM

15:44:55

Friday, September 25, 2026

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

America/Fortaleza

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Time zone details

São Rafael does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in São Rafael

Sunrise5:15 AMSolar noon11:19 AMSunset5:22 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for São Rafael 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: 7,711
Elevation: Approximately 78 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 5° 48' S / 36° 53' W

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Clock changes in São Rafael

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:15 AM
Solar noon: 11:19 AM
Sunset: 5:22 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 07 min19 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:54 AM – 5:43 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:30 AM – 6:07 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:06 AM – 6:31 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:15 AM (east, 91.0°)
Sunset: 5:22 PM (west, 268.8°)
Day length: 12 hr 07 min19 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:19 AM (85.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:54 AM – 5:43 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:30 AM – 6:07 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:06 AM – 6:31 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:35 PM (east, 91.5°)
Moonset: 4:14 AM (west, 265.3°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 1:49 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 25	5:15 AM	5:22 PM	12 hr 07 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	5:15 AM	5:22 PM	12 hr 08 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:14 AM	5:22 PM	12 hr 08 min	20 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:14 AM	5:22 PM	12 hr 08 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:13 AM	5:22 PM	12 hr 09 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	5:13 AM	5:21 PM	12 hr 09 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	5:12 AM	5:21 PM	12 hr 09 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 São Rafael in?: São Rafael currently uses Brasilia Standard Time (UTC−03:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Fortaleza.
When is the next clock change in São Rafael?: No clock changes are scheduled for São Rafael in the next 12 months
Does São Rafael observe daylight saving time?: São Rafael does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in São Rafael right now?: São Rafael is currently UTC−03:00