What time is it in Fortaleza?
Brazil
Fortaleza is in the America/Fortaleza time zone (). In Fortaleza it is currently --:--:--. Fortaleza is located in Brazil. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is same time — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 12:00 in Fortaleza. Fortaleza has 34 km of urban beaches and is among Brazil's sunniest cities.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | same time |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 4 hours ahead |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 4 hours ahead |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 1 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 12 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 7 hours ahead |
Quick converter
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 10am–4pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–11pm
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +55 + number
Upcoming holidays in Brazil
- Sep 07Independence Dayin 87 days
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
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About Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the capital of Ceará and one of Northeast Brazil's main tourist destinations, famous for its beaches, nightlife and forró music.
- Population
- 2,700,000
- Metro area
- 4,100,000
- Official language
- Português
- Currency
- Real (BRL)
- Climate
- Tropical semi-arid climate, hot year-round, with rains concentrated between February and May.
- Did you know?
- Fortaleza has 34 km of urban beaches and is among Brazil's sunniest cities.
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 6 km
- Avg. travel time
- 15 min
- How to get there
- CarroÔnibusTáxi
Frequently asked questions about Fortaleza
What time is it in Fortaleza now?
The current time in Fortaleza is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the America/Fortaleza time zone.
What time zone is Fortaleza in?
Fortaleza is in the America/Fortaleza time zone (UTC-3).
What's the time difference between Fortaleza and São Paulo?
The difference between Fortaleza and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 0 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Fortaleza and Lisbon?
The difference between Fortaleza and Lisbon is 4 hours behind.
Does Fortaleza observe daylight saving time?
No, Fortaleza does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Fortaleza from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +55 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in Brazil?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Mar 25 — Ceará State Day; Sep 07 — Independence Day
What are typical business hours in Fortaleza?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 10am–4pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–11pm