Current Time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro currently observes Brasília Time (BRT, UTC−3).
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About Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil. Around 6.7 million people live in Rio de Janeiro. Clocks in Rio de Janeiro follow the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (UTC−3). It shares this time zone with Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte. Its main airport uses the IATA code RIO.
Sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro time zone details
Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone and observes Brasília Time (BRT). The current UTC offset is UTC−3.
What is the current time in Rio de Janeiro?
It is currently 5:45 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro today?
Sunrise today is at 6:23 AM and sunset at 5:33 PM, 11 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
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