Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC-3 (GMT-3)
The current local time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 13:12:54.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Americas
- Population
- 6,747,815
- Coordinates
- 22.91° S, 43.18° W
- Time Zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Currency
- Real (BRL)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
- Country Area
- 8,511,965 km²
Time Difference Between Rio de Janeiro and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 1h behind | |
| Time in London | 4h ahead | |
| Time in Tokyo | 12h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 13h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 11h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 4h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 5h ahead |
Weather in Rio de Janeiro
Current weather conditions in Rio de Janeiro including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
28°C
Overcast
Humidity
68%
Wind
9.7 km/h
Visibility
21 km
28°
22°
30°
23°
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Cities Near Rio de Janeiro
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Rio de Janeiro
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and London
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- Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney
- Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Dubai
- Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Singapore
- Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Paris
Map of Rio de Janeiro
Map showing the location of Rio de Janeiro at coordinates -22.90642, -43.18223.
About Rio de Janeiro Time
Rio de Janeiro is located in Americas, Braziland follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone. The city has a population of approximately 6,747,815 people.
The current local time in Rio de Janeiro is determined by the America/Sao_Paulo time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Rio de Janeiro, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rio de Janeiro
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (GMT-3) in Brazil.
What is the current UTC offset for Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is currently at UTC-3.
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
No, Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC-3) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Rio de Janeiro?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, updated every second.