Current Local Time in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GMT-3)

18:45:56

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

🌙Night
🌅5:53 AM
🌇6:15 PM

Rio de Janeiro follows Brasília Time (BRT), which is UTC−3. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.

💵R$ Brazilian Real
📞+55 21
🔌Type C, N
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🏢Business Hours in Rio de Janeiro

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneBRT
🌐OffsetUTC-3
🔄DSTNo DST since 2019
📋IANAAmerica/Sao_Paulo
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No DST changes
Time stays constant

Rio de Janeiro follows BRT and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

☀️Climate

Tropical with hot humid summers (25-35°C) and warm winters (20-27°C). Beaches year-round.

🏛️Top Attractions

Christ the RedeemerCopacabana BeachSugarloaf MountainIpanemaTijuca Forest

📍About Rio de Janeiro Time Zone

Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-3). Rio de Janeiro time is 2 hours ahead of New York.

Rio de Janeiro does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC-3 year-round.

Quick Facts: Rio de Janeiro Time

  • Time Zone: America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-3)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Brazil
  • Coordinates: -22.91, -43.17
  • Calling Code: +55 21