Current Time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00 · 6,747,815pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT-3 — Brasilia Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-03:00 |
| IANA | America/Sao_Paulo |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 06:33 |
| Sunset | 17:18 |
| Day Length | 10h 44m |
| Solar noon | 11:56 |
| Twilight | 06:09 – 17:43 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | -22.91°, -43.18° |
| Country | Brazil |
| Calling code | +55 |
Plan with Rio de Janeiro time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Rio de Janeiro.
Local rhythm
It is currently morning in Rio de Janeiro, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT-3.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with New York City: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro matches 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Rio de Janeiro does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
| Market | Rio de Janeiro | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Berlin | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Time Difference from Rio de Janeiro
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +1h |
| Los Angeles | +4h |
| London | -4h |
| Berlin | -5h |
| Dubai | -7h |
| Mumbai | -8h 30m |
| Shanghai | -11h |
| Tokyo | -12h |
| Sydney | -13h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Standard Time (GMT-3, UTC-03:00). IANA identifier: America/Sao_Paulo. Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro today?
Sunrise 06:33, sunset 17:18. Day length: 10h 44m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 11:56.
Moon phase in Rio de Janeiro?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.