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Current Date And Time In São José, Brazil

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:31:51 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 200,000
District: Braço do Norte

🌎 São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about São José, a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for São José — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

São José, Santa Catarina Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSão José
District / CountyBraço do Norte
StateSanta Catarina
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population200,000
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Santa Catarina#5 of 313 cities with population data
Currency
NameBrazilian Real
Code ISO-4217BRL
SymbolR$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+55
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.br
Elevation
In Meter164
In Feet538
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-28.21
Longitude-49.16
Decimal Degrees (DD)28.213° S 49.164° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)28° 12' 48" S 49° 9' 50" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)28° 12.81' S 49° 9.83' W
Location Context
Distance to Santa Catarina Capital91 km Northeast of Florianópolis
Nearest City in Another CountryBernardo de Irigoyen, Argentina (494 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-05:00 to -02:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:49 AM
Sunset🌅 05:54 PM
Day Length11h 5m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Sao_Paulo

São José – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About São José, Santa Catarina

São José is a city situated in Santa Catarina, Brazil, within South America. It falls under Braço do Norte, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies São José as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Santa Catarina

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of São José

The latitude and longitude of São José pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 164 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open São José on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in São José

São José runs on UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in São José

Payments and pricing in São José run on Brazilian Real (BRL), shown with the symbol R$. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › São José exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for São José

To ring a number in São José from outside Brazil, dial +55 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into São José and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 São José's Standing Within Santa Catarina

By recorded population, São José ranks #5 of 313 cities in Santa Catarina. It lies about 91 km Northeast of Florianópolis, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Santa Catarina market. › Cities near São José

📊 How This São José Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of São José into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for São José to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Santa Catarina market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around São José. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About São José

👥 What is the population of São José?

São José has a recorded population of approximately 200,000 people. That places it #5 of 313 cities with population data in Santa Catarina. Browse more cities in Santa Catarina for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is São José in?

São José sits within Braço do Norte, is part of Santa Catarina in Brazil. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is São José in?

São José keeps UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:49 AM and sets around 05:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in São José?

Businesses and shops in São José price in Brazilian real (BRL), written with the symbol R$. Check live rates on our São José currency page.

📍 How far is São José from the state capital?

São José is about 91 km Northeast of Florianópolis, the capital of Santa Catarina. See cities near São José for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from São José lands you closest to Bernardo de Irigoyen, Argentina, about 494 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close São José sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.