What time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (). In Rio de Janeiro it is currently --:--:--. Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is same time — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 12:00 in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and was inaugurated in 1931.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | same time |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 4 hours ahead |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 4 hours ahead |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 1 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 12 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 7 hours ahead |
Quick converter
Retail: 9am–7pm (Mon–Sat) | Banks: 10am–4pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–11pm
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +55 + number
Upcoming holidays in Brazil
- Sep 07Independence Dayin 87 days
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
Live exchange rate
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About Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, world-famous for Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Carnival.
- Population
- 6,750,000
- Metro area
- 13,500,000
- Official language
- Português
- Currency
- Real (BRL)
- Climate
- Humid tropical climate, with very hot summers and mild winters.
- Did you know?
- Christ the Redeemer is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and was inaugurated in 1931.
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 20 km
- Avg. travel time
- 40 min
- How to get there
- CarroÔnibus BRTTáxi
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions about Rio de Janeiro
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro now?
The current time in Rio de Janeiro is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (UTC-3).
What's the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo?
The difference between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 0 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon?
The difference between Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon is 4 hours behind.
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
No, Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Rio de Janeiro from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +55 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in Brazil?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Feb 17 — Carnival; Apr 21 — Tiradentes Day
What are typical business hours in Rio de Janeiro?
Retail: 9am–7pm (Mon–Sat) | Banks: 10am–4pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–11pm