Brazil • Local Time
Saturday, December 27, 2025
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Rio de Janeiro, the Marvelous City, operates on Brasília Time (BRT/UTC-3). Nestled between dramatic mountains and beautiful beaches, Rio is one of the world's most stunning cities, famous for Carnival, samba, and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
Brazil abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2019. Rio stays on UTC-3 year-round, making time calculations with other countries simpler.
Rio is UTC-3 year-round. When noon in Rio: NYC 10 AM (winter) or 11 AM (summer), Paris 4 PM (winter) or 5 PM (summer).
Cariocas (locals) have relaxed attitude. Beach culture affects schedules. Shops 9 AM to 7 PM. Nightlife starts late (11 PM+).
Same timezone as São Paulo. Brazil spans 4 time zones but Rio and the major cities are on Brasília Time (UTC-3) year-round.
May to October (dry season) for pleasant weather.
The "Cidade Maravilhosa" (Marvelous City). Famous for Carnival, samba, and stunning geography. More relaxed than São Paulo.
Tropical with hot humid summers (25-35°C) and warm winters (20-27°C). Beaches year-round.