Recife Time
Recife Time
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.
Why people check Recife time
Common reasons to track the current time in Recife.
Carnaval de Recife
One of the world's largest carnivals, featuring frevo and maracatu; international visitors convert BRT for street-party schedules.
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.
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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