Time in Recife
Brazil · Time zone America/Recife
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · UTC-03:00
America/Recife
BR
04:59 AM
05:13 PM
December 25 — Natal
Local time and time zone of Recife
This page shows the local time in Recife based on the IANA time zone America/Recife. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Recife with other cities.
Recife does not observe seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC stays constant year-round.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Recife and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +1h
Suggested window: 10:00–18:00
UTC+01:00
Time difference: -4h
Suggested window: 09:00–14:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: -7h
Suggested window: 09:00–11:00
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -12h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -14h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Recife?
The current time in Recife is calculated live from the America/Recife time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Recife use?
Recife (BR) uses the IANA time zone America/Recife.
What is the time difference between Recife and UTC?
Recife is currently UTC-03:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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