Days in Sorocaba are currently getting longer, about 9 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Sorocaba
Sorocaba is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.5017° S, 47.4581° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,616 km (1,626 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 12,635 km (7,851 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 7,403 km (4,600 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,845 km (3,011 mi) west
Sorocaba lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Sorocaba
The point on Earth exactly opposite Sorocaba is near Naha - when it's noon in Sorocaba, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Sorocaba
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Sorocaba
Sorocaba is currently in Spring.
Because Sorocaba is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Sorocaba
In Sorocaba, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 13h 35m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 10h 41m, a difference of roughly 2h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Sorocaba's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Sorocaba at 23.50° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Sorocaba
With a population of 687,357, Sorocaba ranks as the 28th most populous city in Brazil, out of 2,345 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Sorocaba
Viracopos International Airport (VCP / SBKP) is a major international airport located about 64 km (40 mi) from Sorocaba.
Current local time at the airport is 03:53:52.
Daylight saving time in Sorocaba
Sorocaba uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Sao_Paulo. The current local offset is UTC-3 / -03.
Sorocaba does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Sorocaba
Business hours in Sorocaba (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 5:30 PM - 1:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Sorocaba
Compare time in Sorocaba with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Sorocaba
Official national holiday observed in Brazil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sorocaba in?
Sorocaba follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Sorocaba at UTC-3.
What time is it in Sorocaba right now?
The current local time in Sorocaba is 03:53:52 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sorocaba observe daylight saving time?
No. Sorocaba is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Sorocaba?
Sorocaba is currently UTC-3, meaning local time is 3 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sorocaba?
Viracopos International Airport (VCP) is the nearest airport to Sorocaba, located about 64 km away. The current local time at the airport is 03:53:52.
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