Current Time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro operates on Brasilia Time (BRT), based on the America/Sao_Paulo timezone identifier. The live clock above shows the current local time in Rio de Janeiro, updated every second directly from your device.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?▾

Rio de Janeiro is in the Brasilia Time zone (BRT), using the IANA timezone identifier America/Sao_Paulo.

What is the UTC offset for Rio de Janeiro?▾

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How do I convert Rio de Janeiro time to my local time?▾

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