Time Difference between Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro

Tokyo, Japan and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are separated by a time difference of 12 hours. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 12 hours earlier in Rio de Janeiro.

Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo timezone, while Rio de Janeiro uses America/Sao Paulo. 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 12 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 18,569 km. A direct flight typically takes around 22.8 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.