Brazil · America/Sao_Paulo
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Rio de Janeiro's time against major cities around the world, and check Brazil's public holidays.
Rio de Janeiro vs the World
Current time difference between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:44 AM | UTC−4 | 1h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:44 PM | UTC+1 | 4h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:44 PM | UTC+4 | 7h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:14 PM | UTC+5:30 | 8h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:44 PM | UTC+8 | 11h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:44 PM | UTC+9 | 12h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:44 AM | UTC+10 | 13h behind |
Business Hours in Rio de Janeiro (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro | 5:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| London | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Dubai | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 5:30 PM | 1:30 AM |
| Singapore | 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| Sydney | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Brazil
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Ano Novo | public |
| Feb 12 | Carnival | Carnaval | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Sexta-feira Santa | public |
| Apr 21 | Tiradentes Day | Dia de Tiradentes | public |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Dia do Trabalho | public |
| Sep 7 | Independence Day | Dia da Independência | public |
| Oct 12 | Our Lady of Aparecida | Nossa Senhora Aparecida | public |
| Nov 2 | All Souls' Day | Dia de Finados | public |
| Nov 15 | Republic Day | Dia da República | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Natal | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro right now?
The current local time in Rio de Janeiro is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Rio de Janeiro's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Rio de Janeiro's UTC / GMT offset?
Rio de Janeiro is in America/Sao Paulo (UTC-03:00).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and India?
Rio de Janeiro (UTC-03:00) is 8 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and New York?
Rio de Janeiro (UTC-03:00) is 1 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Rio de Janeiro's airport code?
Rio de Janeiro's main airport is GIG — the IATA code many people use when searching for Rio de Janeiro time.