Current local time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | Rio de Janeiro |
| Population | about 6.9 million |
| Coordinates | 22.93° S, 43.23° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Rio de Janeiro doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:32 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 5:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:37 PM | 13 h 32 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rio de Janeiro at about 12:01 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes behind the sun, because Rio de Janeiro sits at 43.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Rio de Janeiro time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 4 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 8.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 11 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 12 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Niteroi | 13 km (8 mi) | same time |
| Duque de Caxias | 19 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Nova Iguacu | 32 km (20 mi) | same time |
| Petropolis | 46 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Volta Redonda | 100 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Nova Friburgo | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Barra Mansa | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Cabo Frio | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Brazil
- Sao Paulo
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasilia
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Porto Alegre
- Recife
- Curitiba
- Campinas
- Belem
- Manaus
- Goiania
- Santos
- Vitória
- Maceio
- Niteroi
- Natal
- Natal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Rio de Janeiro have daylight saving time?
Rio de Janeiro doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Rio de Janeiro when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rio de Janeiro's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 7 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).