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Time in Rio de JaneiroUTC-03

Live clock and time-zone data for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Sao_Paulo (America/Sao_Paulo), UTC-03 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
20:31
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Current UTC offset
UTC-03
Abbreviation
GMT-3
Population
6,748,000
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Cultural and business context

Rio de Janeiro keeps time under Sao_Paulo (America/Sao_Paulo) — a UTC-03 offset from UTC at the moment. Most Brazil workplaces operate from 09:00 to 18:00, pausing for lunch from 12:00 to 13:30. Brazil does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-03 year-round.

Currency
BRL R$
Dial
+55
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
12:00–13:30
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 13:00
End-of-day sync17:00 ↔ 17:00
Compare: Rio de Janeiro ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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One hour ahead of Rio de Janeiro
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    Frequently asked questions

    How many hours is Rio de Janeiro ahead of São Paulo?

    The live difference between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo is ±0.

    When is noon in Rio de Janeiro?

    Noon in Rio de Janeiro corresponds to UTC-03 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

    Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?

    No — Brazil does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-03 year-round.

    Is it daytime in Rio de Janeiro right now?

    No — it is currently night or dusk in Rio de Janeiro.

    Is Rio de Janeiro in the same time zone as São Paulo?

    Rio de Janeiro shares the IANA zone America/Sao_Paulo. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in Brazil share the same clock.

    Brazil America/Sao_PauloUTC-03← All cities