Current Time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

BRT

IANA Identifier

America/Sao_Paulo

UTC Offset

UTC−3

Country

Brazil (BR)

Location Details

Coordinates

-22.9068°, -43.1729°

Population

6.7M

Nearby Airports

• Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) — 20 km

Nearby Cities

• Brasília — Brazil
• São Paulo — Brazil
• Asunción — Paraguay
• Buenos Aires — Argentina
• Caracas — Venezuela
• Montevideo — Uruguay
• San Juan — Puerto Rico
• Santiago — Chile

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?

Rio de Janeiro is in the BRT time zone (America/Sao_Paulo), which is UTC−3 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Rio de Janeiro observe Daylight Saving Time?

Rio de Janeiro uses the America/Sao_Paulo IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Rio de Janeiro?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro has a UTC offset of UTC−3. This means it is 3 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).