Rio de Janeiro current time
Current time in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil): UTC-3. Rio de Janeiro is 12 hours behind Tokyo. Time differences, DST and weather.
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-3). Rio de Janeiro is 12 hours behind Tokyo.
City Comparison Insights
- Local time: 19:06 (Sun, 10/4)
- Timezone: America/Sao Paulo
- UTC offset: UTC-3
- Country/Region: Brazil
- Region: South America
- Currency: BRL
Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and major cities
Shown relative to Rio de Janeiro: plus means the other city is ahead, minus means it is behind.
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18:06 | −1h |
| London | 23:06 | +4h |
| Paris | 00:06 | +5h |
| Tokyo | 07:06 | +12h |
| Singapore | 06:06 | +11h |
| Sydney | 09:06 | +14h |
| Dubai | 02:06 | +7h |
| Seoul | 07:06 | +12h |
| Hong Kong | 06:06 | +11h |
| Los Angeles | 15:06 | −4h |
| Bangkok | 05:06 | +10h |
| Shanghai | 06:06 | +11h |
Daylight saving time (DST)
- Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays UTC-3 all year.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro now?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-3). The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Rio de Janeiro.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo?
Rio de Janeiro is 12 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9:00 in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 in Tokyo, it is 21:00 in Rio de Janeiro (previous day).
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays UTC-3 all year.