Current time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
21:06:52
Saturday, 14 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC-03:00
America/Sao Paulo
Sunrise
05:02
Today
Sunset
18:14
13h 12m of daylight
No daylight saving: Rio de Janeiro stays at UTC-03:00 all year.
Rio de Janeiro compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in Brazil
- Father's DaySun, 9 Aug · in 0 days
- Independence DayMon, 7 Sep · in 0 days
- September EquinoxTue, 22 Sep · in 0 days
- Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's DayMon, 12 Oct · in 0 days
- Teacher's DayThu, 15 Oct · in 0 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the Brasilia Time zone, America/Sao_Paulo in the IANA database, currently at UTC-03:00.
Does Rio de Janeiro have daylight saving time?
No. Rio de Janeiro keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro?
Business hours in Rio de Janeiro usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Brazil before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule