Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Foz do Iguaçu sits at the triple frontier in western Paraná where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet. The town exists for the falls, and most accommodation is along the road toward the national park.
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Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil uses America/Sao_Paulo, currently -03 (UTC-03:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Foz do Iguaçu is a city in Brazil, home to around 297,400 people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Country
🇧🇷 Brazil
Population
297,352
Calling code
+55
Currency
BRL
Foz do Iguaçu vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 05:56 / 18:49
- Day length
- 12h 53m
Foz do Iguaçu, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The Iguaçu Falls are among the largest waterfall systems in the world and a World Heritage site, with the Brazilian side giving the panoramic view and the Argentine side the walkways over the Devil's Throat; both are worth doing. The Itaipu dam upstream, the Parque das Aves bird park and the border crossings themselves complete the visit.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 05:56
- Sunset
- 18:49
- Daylight
- 12h 53m
Getting around
Transit notes
Buses run from the town to the park entrance, and crossing to the Argentine side involves a border formality worth allowing time for. Taxis and organised transfers cover the rest.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The falls are impressive year-round and are fullest after the summer rains. Winter and the shoulder seasons are more comfortable, as summers here are extremely hot and humid.
Currency & language
🇧🇷 BRL
Brazil uses the BRL, calling code +55.
Brazil uses the real, and Portuguese is the language with Spanish widely understood at the border. Cards and instant transfers are accepted, and it is worth carrying some cash for the crossings.
Common questions
What time zone is Foz do Iguaçu in?
Foz do Iguaçu uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, currently -03 (UTC-03:00).
Does Foz do Iguaçu observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Foz do Iguaçu in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Foz do Iguaçu?
Foz do Iguaçu is 3 hours behind UTC, 1 hour ahead of New York City, 4 hours behind London and 12 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .