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Rio de Janeiro

Brazil • Local Time

Saturday, December 27, 2025

GMT-3Night
Sunrise
05:18
Sunset
18:42
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Currency
R$ Brazilian Real
Phone Code
+55 21
Sunrise
05:18
Sunset
18:42

Time in Rio de Janeiro

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.

Daylight Saving Time

Brazil abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2019. Rio stays on UTC-3 year-round, making time calculations with other countries simpler.

Time Difference

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).

Business Hours

Cariocas (locals) have relaxed attitude. Beach culture affects schedules. Shops 9 AM to 7 PM. Nightlife starts late (11 PM+).

Timezone Facts

Same timezone as São Paulo. Brazil spans 4 time zones but Rio and the major cities are on Brasília Time (UTC-3) year-round.

World Cities

Visiting Rio de Janeiro?

May to October (dry season) for pleasant weather.

Ultimate Guide to Rio de Janeiro

6.7M populationPortugueseGMT-3

The "Cidade Maravilhosa" (Marvelous City). Famous for Carnival, samba, and stunning geography. More relaxed than São Paulo.

🌡️Climate

Tropical with hot humid summers (25-35°C) and warm winters (20-27°C). Beaches year-round.