Carnaval de Recife
One of the world's largest carnivals, featuring frevo and maracatu; international visitors convert BRT for street-party schedules.
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Recife
Brazil
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19:18:36
Wed, May 20
GMT-3UTC-3
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Recife uses Brasília Time (BRT, UTC−3) year-round. The capital of Pernambuco is known as the 'Venice of Brazil' for its many rivers and bridges, and is the economic capital of northeastern Brazil.
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Tourism & beaches
Recife's beaches and historic Olinda nearby draw visitors; hotel and tour times are listed in BRT.
Porto Digital tech hub
Porto Digital is Brazil's largest tech and creative-economy park; startups and investors track BRT.
Port of Recife
The port handles sugar, coffee, and container exports from the Northeast; shipping operators use BRT.
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Recife time — FAQ
What time zone is Recife in?
Recife uses BRT (UTC−3) year-round. The northeastern Brazilian states stopped observing DST.
Is Recife the same time as São Paulo?
Yes — both use BRT (UTC−3) year-round since Brazil abolished DST nationally in 2019.
How far behind London is Recife?
Recife is 3 hours behind London in winter and 4 hours behind when London is on BST.
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