Time Difference between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Sydney, Australia are separated by a time difference of 14 hours. When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, it's 14 hours later in Sydney.

Rio de Janeiro operates on America/Sao Paulo timezone, while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

Due to the 14 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney is approximately 13,521 km. A direct flight typically takes around 16.9 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.