Current Time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BRTUTC-3
Rio de Janeiro time zone
Time Zone
Brasília Time (BRT)
IANA: America/Sao_Paulo
UTC Offset
UTC-3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
22.91° S, 43.18° W
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
5:47 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro to New York | -1 hour | |
| Rio de Janeiro to London | +4 hours | |
| Rio de Janeiro to Dubai | +7 hours | |
| Rio de Janeiro to New Delhi | +8 hours 30 minutes | |
| Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo | +12 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Rio de Janeiro. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Rio de Janeiro
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is on Brasília Time (IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo), which is BRT (UTC-3) all year.
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
No. Rio de Janeiro does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on BRT (UTC-3) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 5:47 PM local time, giving 12 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Brazil on the same time as Rio de Janeiro?
No. Brazil has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Rio de Janeiro follows Brasília Time.