PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Rio de Janeiro
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Brasilia Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Rio de Janeiro
- Population
- 6,747,815
- Coordinates
- 22.91° S, 43.18° W
- Elevation
- 12 m
Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil, with a population of about 6,747,815. It uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Sao_Paulo).
Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Curitiba, Porto Alegre.
Because Rio de Janeiro lies at 22.91° S, 43.18° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 10 h 44 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 13 h 33 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:32 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| September equinox | 5:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:37 PM | 13 h 33 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the Brasilia Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Sao_Paulo. The UTC offset is UTC−3.
Does Rio de Janeiro have daylight saving time?
No. Rio de Janeiro stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and New York?
In January New York is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro, and in July it is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 5 hours behind Rio de Janeiro, and in July it is 4 hours behind Rio de Janeiro, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:32 AM and sets at about 5:16 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:04 AM and sets at about 6:37 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Belo Horizonte Brazil · 340 km ·
- São Paulo Brazil · 360 km ·
- Curitiba Brazil · 680 km ·
- Brasília Brazil · 940 km ·
- Porto Alegre Brazil · 1,130 km ·
- Salvador Brazil · 1,210 km ·