Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Paulista adjoins Recife to the north in Pernambuco and is part of the same metropolitan area. It is largely residential, with a long Atlantic beachfront that is its main asset.
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Paulista, Pernambuco, Brazil uses America/Recife, currently -03 (UTC-03:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Paulista is a city in Brazil, with a population of about 342,200. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Time zone
UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Country
🇧🇷 Brazil
Population
342,167
Calling code
+55
Currency
BRL
Paulista vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 04:53 / 17:14
- Day length
- 12h 21m
Paulista, 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 beaches, particularly Praia de Maria Farinha at the northern end where a river meets the sea, are the reason to come. The colonial town of Olinda and central Recife with its bridges and old quarter are both a short drive south.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 04:53
- Sunset
- 17:14
- Daylight
- 12h 21m
Getting around
Transit notes
Buses connect along the coast into Recife, and a car helps for reaching the quieter northern beaches. Traffic on the coastal corridor builds at weekends.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The coast is warm year-round, with the wetter months falling in the middle of the year. The drier southern summer is the main beach season.
Currency & language
🇧🇷 BRL
Brazil uses the BRL, calling code +55.
Brazil uses the real, and Portuguese is the language with little English spoken. The northeastern manner is warm and informal, and cards and instant transfers are widely accepted.
Common questions
What time zone is Paulista in?
Paulista uses the America/Recife time zone, currently -03 (UTC-03:00).
Does Paulista observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Paulista in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Paulista?
Paulista 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: .