What time is it in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 05:12 ↓ 17:25 (12 h 12 m)
Time Zone
Brasilia Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-3:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
-03
Sunrise
5:12:59 AM
Sunset
5:25:14 PM
Day Length
12 h 12 m
Population
2,400,000
Latitude
3.7172° S
Longitude
38.5431° W
Coordinates
3.7172° S, 38.5431° W
Time difference from Fortaleza
| Los Angeles | − 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 2 hours |
| New York City | − 1 hours |
| Toronto | − 1 hours |
| São Paulo | 0 |
| London | + 4 hours |
| Lagos | + 4 hours |
| Paris | + 5 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 5 hours |
| Zürich | + 5 hours |
| Cairo | + 6 hours |
| Istanbul | + 6 hours |
| Moscow | + 6 hours |
| Dubai | + 7 hours |
| Mumbai | + 8 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 11 hours |
| Singapore | + 11 hours |
| Shanghai | + 11 hours |
| Tokyo | + 12 hours |
| Sydney | + 14 hours |
Local time in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil follows Brasilia Standard Time (UTCUTC-3:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil lines up with other places in Brazil. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Fortaleza?
The current local time in Fortaleza, Brazil is 9:12:48 AM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Fortaleza in?
Fortaleza uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (UTC-3:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is UTC-3:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is located at 3.7172° S, 38.5431° W (latitude 3.7172° S, longitude 38.5431° W).
