Current Time in Rio de Janeiro
04:47:45 AM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Time zoneBrasilia Standard TimeAmerica/Sao_Paulo
- UTC offsetUTC−3
- Daylight saving timeNot observed
Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time; the offset is UTC−3 all year. Rio de Janeiro is 1 h ahead of New York.
Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 03:47 AM | −1 h |
| Los Angeles | 12:47 AM | −4 h |
| Mexico City | 01:47 AM | −3 h |
| São Paulo | 04:47 AM | 0 |
| London | 08:47 AM | +4 h |
| Paris | 09:47 AM | +5 h |
| Berlin | 09:47 AM | +5 h |
| Kyiv | 10:47 AM | +6 h |
| Moscow | 10:47 AM | +6 h |
| Istanbul | 10:47 AM | +6 h |
| Dubai | 11:47 AM | +7 h |
| Riyadh | 10:47 AM | +6 h |
| New Delhi | 01:17 PM | +8 h 30 min |
| Bangkok | 02:47 PM | +10 h |
| Beijing | 03:47 PM | +11 h |
| Tokyo | 04:47 PM | +12 h |
| Sydney | 05:47 PM | +13 h |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Standard Time (UTC−3).
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time; the offset is UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and New York?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 h ahead of New York.