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Ceilândia

Current time in Ceilândia

09:09
Thursday, 22 October · -03, UTC-03:00
UTC UTC
12:09
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Ceilândia, Federal District, Brazil uses America/Sao_Paulo, currently -03 (UTC-03:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.

Ceilândia is a city in Brazil, with a population of about 287,000. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.

Time zone
UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Country
🇧🇷 Brazil
Population
287,023
Calling code
+55
Currency
BRL

Ceilândia vs. other major cities

Shift date & time
−12h+12h

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    Sunrise / sunset
    05:39 / 18:14
    Day length
    12h 35m

    Ceilândia, beyond the clock

    Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.

    Where to stay

    Neighborhood guide

    Ceilândia is a satellite city within the Federal District west of Brasília, and is the largest of them by population. It was created to rehouse people cleared from settlements near the capital during its construction, and is dense and residential.

    What to see

    Timed to the light

    The city is residential rather than a destination, though it has a strong northeastern cultural identity reflected in its music and food, brought by the migrant workers who built Brasília. The capital's Niemeyer monuments and its World Heritage plan are around forty minutes east.

    Weather & daylight

    October

    Sunrise
    05:39
    Sunset
    18:14
    Daylight
    12h 35m
    Getting around

    Transit notes

    A metro line connects Ceilândia to central Brasília and is the practical link. Buses cover local distances, and the satellite cities are spread widely across the district.

    Best time to visit

    Seasons & timing

    The plateau has a pronounced dry season in the middle of the year, which is much the best for travel. The wet season brings heavy afternoon storms.

    Currency & language

    🇧🇷 BRL

    Brazil uses the BRL, calling code +55.

    Brazil uses the real, and Portuguese is the language with little English spoken. Manner is informal and warm, and cards and instant transfers are accepted everywhere.

    Common questions

    What time zone is Ceilândia in?
    Ceilândia uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, currently -03 (UTC-03:00).
    Does Ceilândia observe daylight saving time?
    No clock changes are scheduled for Ceilândia in the next year.
    How many hours ahead or behind is Ceilândia?
    Ceilândia is 3 hours behind UTC, 1 hour ahead of New York City, 4 hours behind London and 12 hours behind Tokyo.