Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amazon Time (AMT)?
Amazon Time (AMT) is the time zone used in parts of South America, primarily in Brazil's Amazon region. AMT operates at UTC-4:00, meaning it is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Where is Amazon Time (AMT) observed?
Amazon Time is observed in several areas of Brazil, particularly in the states of Acre, Amazonas (except for areas that use Brasília Time), Mato Grosso, and Roraima. It also covers parts of countries like Bolivia and parts of Venezuela that follow a similar time offset.
Does Amazon Time (AMT) observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
regions observing Amazon Time (AMT) do not currently observe Daylight Saving Time. The time zone remains UTC-4:00 throughout the year.
What is the time difference between AMT and major world cities?
<strong>New York (EST/EDT):</strong> AMT is 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5:00) and 2 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4:00).<br><br> <strong>London (GMT/BST):</strong> AMT is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) and 5 hours behind British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1).<br><br> <strong>Tokyo (JST):</strong> AMT is 13 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9:00).<br><br> <strong>Sydney (AEST/AEDT):</strong> AMT is 14 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00) and 15 hours behind Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00).
Does Amazon Time (AMT) apply to all of Brazil?
Brazil uses several time zones. While the Amazon region uses Amazon Time (AMT), other areas of Brazil, such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, use Brasília Time (BRT, UTC-3:00).
Are there any other countries that share Amazon Time?
parts of Bolivia and Venezuela also follow a UTC-4:00 time zone, which matches Amazon Time (AMT).