Time in Rio de Janeiro now
Live local time in Rio de Janeiro, today’s date, UTC offset, daylight information and date-aware planning links.
Local time details
How time works here
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília use America/Sao_Paulo time. Manaus, Rio Branco and Fernando de Noronha represent other Brazilian offsets. Brazil does not currently observe daylight saving time, while dated IANA rules preserve historical changes.
Planning note
Choose the exact Brazilian city because the country spans multiple offsets. Confirm state, municipal and employer rules before treating a listed observance as a non-working day.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro uses the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo. The displayed offset is calculated for the current date.
Does the time in Rio de Janeiro change during the year?
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília use America/Sao_Paulo time. Manaus, Rio Branco and Fernando de Noronha represent other Brazilian offsets. Brazil does not currently observe daylight saving time, while dated IANA rules preserve historical changes.
How can I convert time to Rio de Janeiro?
Open the date-aware converter from this page; Rio de Janeiro is selected automatically.