Current time in Recife, Brazil
21:05:59
Saturday, 14 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC-03:00
America/Sao Paulo
Sunrise
04:51
Today
Sunset
17:19
12h 28m of daylight
No daylight saving: Recife stays at UTC-03:00 all year.
Recife compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in Brazil
- Father's DaySun, 9 Aug · in 0 days
- Independence DayMon, 7 Sep · in 0 days
- September EquinoxTue, 22 Sep · in 0 days
- Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's DayMon, 12 Oct · in 0 days
- Teacher's DayThu, 15 Oct · in 0 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Recife in?
Recife is in the Brasilia Time zone, America/Sao_Paulo in the IANA database, currently at UTC-03:00.
Does Recife have daylight saving time?
No. Recife keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Recife?
Business hours in Recife usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Brazil before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule