Current Time in Salvador
About Salvador
Salvador is located in Brazil, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 2,711,840. It runs on America/Bahia time, currently UTC-3:00 relative to UTC. Salvador does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryBrazil
- Population2,711,840
- Latitude-12.9756°
- Longitude-38.4910°
- Time zoneAmerica/Bahia
- Current UTC offsetUTC-3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Salvador Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Salvador's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Salvador
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Brazil National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Carnival | Mon, Feb 16 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Tiradentes Day | Tue, Apr 21 |
| Labor Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Corpus Christi | Thu, Jun 4 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Sep 7 |
| Our Lady of Aparecida | Mon, Oct 12 |
| All Souls' Day | Mon, Nov 2 |
| Proclamation of the Republic | Sun, Nov 15 |
| Black Awareness Day | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Carnival | Mon, Feb 8 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Tiradentes Day | Wed, Apr 21 |
| Labor Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Corpus Christi | Thu, May 27 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Sep 7 |
| Our Lady of Aparecida | Tue, Oct 12 |
| All Souls' Day | Tue, Nov 2 |
| Proclamation of the Republic | Mon, Nov 15 |
| Black Awareness Day | Sat, Nov 20 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Carnival | Mon, Feb 28 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Tiradentes Day | Fri, Apr 21 |
| Labor Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Corpus Christi | Thu, Jun 15 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Sep 7 |
| Our Lady of Aparecida | Thu, Oct 12 |
| All Souls' Day | Thu, Nov 2 |
| Proclamation of the Republic | Wed, Nov 15 |
| Black Awareness Day | Mon, Nov 20 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Carnival | Mon, Feb 12 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Tiradentes Day | Sat, Apr 21 |
| Labor Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Corpus Christi | Thu, May 31 |
| Independence Day | Fri, Sep 7 |
| Our Lady of Aparecida | Fri, Oct 12 |
| All Souls' Day | Fri, Nov 2 |
| Proclamation of the Republic | Thu, Nov 15 |
| Black Awareness Day | Tue, Nov 20 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Carnival | Mon, Mar 4 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Tiradentes Day | Sun, Apr 21 |
| Labor Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Corpus Christi | Thu, Jun 20 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Sep 7 |
| Our Lady of Aparecida | Sat, Oct 12 |
| All Souls' Day | Sat, Nov 2 |
| Proclamation of the Republic | Fri, Nov 15 |
| Black Awareness Day | Wed, Nov 20 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Salvador does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC-3:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Salvador
What time zone is Salvador in?
Salvador, Brazil uses the America/Bahia time zone. It is currently on UTC-3:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Salvador observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Salvador does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC-3:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Salvador today?
The sun rises at 5:10 AM and sets at 5:30 PM in Salvador today, giving 12h 20m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Salvador and New York City?
New York City is 1 hour behind Salvador right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Salvador?
Salvador is currently UTC-3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.