Brazil spans multiple time zones, and the current time varies depending on the location:

In cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília (following UTC -3), the time is 3 hours behind UTC.
In western regions like Manaus, the time is UTC -4, so it’s one hour behind Brasília.
In the far west, such as Rio Branco, the time is UTC -5, two hours behind Brasília.
On islands like Fernando de Noronha, it follows UTC -2, making it one hour ahead of Brasília.

Brazil has four official time zones: Brasília Time (BRT), Amazon Time (AMT), Fernando de Noronha Time (FNT), and Acre Time (ACT).

Brasília Time (BRT) is the official time zone for most of Brazil, including the capital, Brasília, and major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. It is UTC-3 hours.

Brazil used to observe Daylight Saving Time, but it was abolished in 2019. The country now remains on standard time throughout the year.

Brazil’s time zones range from UTC-2 (Fernando de Noronha) to UTC-5 (Acre), with Brasília Time (BRT) being UTC-3.

Major industries in Brazil:

Agriculture: Major global producer of soybeans, coffee, sugarcane, and beef; agriculture plays a significant role in exports and the economy.

Mining: Large industry with a focus on iron ore, gold, and bauxite; Brazil is one of the world’s top iron ore producers.

Oil and Gas: A key sector for Brazil, with significant offshore oil reserves; Petrobras is a leading player in the industry.

Manufacturing: Diverse sector producing automobiles, aircraft, and electronics; São Paulo is a major hub for industrial production.

Financial Services: Robust sector with major banks and investment firms; Brazil has one of the largest financial markets in Latin America.

Tourism: Important industry driven by natural attractions like the Amazon rainforest, Rio de Janeiro, and Iguazu Falls.

National holidays in Brazil:

New Year's Day: Celebrated on January 1st; marks the start of the new year.

Carnival: Celebrated in February or March; a major festival with parades, music, and dance, especially famous in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.

Good Friday: Observed in March or April; a religious holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Tiradentes Day: Celebrated on April 21st; honors Tiradentes, a national hero of Brazil’s independence movement.

Labor Day: Observed on May 1st; honors workers and labor rights.

Independence Day: Celebrated on September 7th; commemorates Brazil’s independence from Portugal in 1822.

Our Lady of Aparecida: Celebrated on October 12th; honors the patron saint of Brazil.

All Souls' Day: Celebrated on November 2nd; a day to honor and remember deceased loved ones.

Proclamation of the Republic: Celebrated on November 15th; marks the transition from monarchy to republic in 1889.

Christmas Day: Celebrated on December 25th; a public holiday for Christians across the country.