Current time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3:48 AM
 

Rio de Janeiro time zone and facts

Time zone
Sao Paulo Time (UTC−3)
UTC offset
UTC−3
Daylight saving
Not observed — time stays the same all year
Sunrise today
5:15 AM
Sunset today
5:59 PM
Country
Brazil
Coordinates
22.93°S, 43.23°W

Time difference from Rio de Janeiro

CityTime nowDifference
New York2:48 AM, Tue1 hour behind
Los Angeles11:48 PM, Mon4 hours behind
London7:48 AM, Tue4 hours ahead
Paris8:48 AM, Tue5 hours ahead
Dubai10:48 AM, Tue7 hours ahead
Delhi12:18 PM, Tue8:30 hours ahead
Tokyo3:48 PM, Tue12 hours ahead
Sydney5:48 PM, Tue14 hours ahead

The difference from your location is shown at the top of the page.

Upcoming public holidays in Brazil

  • Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Election Day
  • Mon, Nov 2, 2026 All Souls' Day
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2026 Republic Day
  • Fri, Nov 20, 2026 Black Awareness Day
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?

Rio de Janeiro uses Sao Paulo Time (IANA zone America/Sao_Paulo). Right now the local time is UTC−3.

Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?

No. Rio de Janeiro keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and New York?

Rio de Janeiro is currently 1 hour ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and London?

Rio de Janeiro is currently 4 hours behind London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro today?

Today the sun rises at 5:15 AM and sets at 5:59 PM local time.

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