Sunrise
05:19
LOCAL TIME IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Current time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
It is 1:04 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, UTC−03:00, and is 4 hours behind of London.
UTC−03:00No daylight savingCalling code +55
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Rio de Janeiro
13:04:19
Friday, 16 October 2026
Working hoursUTC−03:00
54% of the day in Rio de Janeiro has passed
A little moment in Rio de JaneiroSunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro today
Local times for 16 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 4h 53m of daylight left.
Solar noon
11:38
Sunset
17:57
Day length
12h 38m
Rio de Janeiro time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Abbreviation: UTC−03:00UTC offset now
UTC−03:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+55
International dialling code for Brazil.Coordinates
22.91°S, 43.17°W
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
South AmericaTime in other cities in Brazil
Cities can be in different time zones. Pick the city you need.
Time in São Paulo Working hours13:04:19UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Time in Brasília Working hours13:04:19UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Time in Salvador Working hours13:04:19UTC−03:00 · America/Bahia
Time in Fortaleza Working hours13:04:19UTC−03:00 · America/Fortaleza
Time in Belo Horizonte Working hours13:04:19UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Time in Manaus Working hours12:04:19UTC−04:00 · America/Manaus
Time in Recife Working hours13:04:19UTC−03:00 · America/Recife
Time in Curitiba Working hours13:04:19UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Time in Porto Alegre Working hours13:04:19UTC−03:00 · America/Sao_Paulo
Rio de Janeiro time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Rio de Janeiro is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 17:04:19 | Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind |
| Time in New York | 12:04:19 | Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 09:04:19 | Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 20:04:19 | Rio de Janeiro is 7 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 21:34:19 | Rio de Janeiro is 8 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 00:04:19 | Rio de Janeiro is 11 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 01:04:19 | Rio de Janeiro is 12 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 03:04:19 | Rio de Janeiro is 14 hours behind |
| UTC | 16:04:19 | Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours behind |
Best time to call Rio de Janeiro
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Rio de Janeiro today look like this elsewhere.
London13:00 – 21:00Fri 16 Oct
New York08:00 – 16:00Fri 16 Oct
Dubai16:00 – 00:00Fri 16 Oct
Sydney23:00 – 07:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Rio de Janeiro
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro now?
The current time in Rio de Janeiro is 1:04 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 (UTC−03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (UTC−03:00). The current UTC offset is UTC−03:00.
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
No. Rio de Janeiro does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and London?
Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and New York?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Brazil?
The international calling code for Brazil is +55. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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