Current Time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷
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Rio de Janeiro ranks
#44 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 22.91° S, 43.18° W
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Rio de Janeiro
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Daylight Hours in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro gets 10h 45m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset is at 17:14.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 43m near the June solstice to 13h 32m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Rio de Janeiro and Major Cities
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Best Time to Call Rio de Janeiro
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Rio de Janeiro:
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 05:06 | 06:28 | 11:51 | 14:54 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 05:06 | 06:29 | 11:51 | 14:54 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:07 | 06:29 | 11:52 | 14:54 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:07 | 06:29 | 11:52 | 14:54 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:07 | 06:30 | 11:52 | 14:54 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:08 | 06:30 | 11:52 | 14:54 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:08 | 06:30 | 11:52 | 14:54 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rio de Janeiro
Sunrise
in Rio de Janeiro
↑
6:29 AM
Sunset
in Rio de Janeiro
↓
5:14 PM
Day Length
10h 45m
Dawn
in Rio de Janeiro
6:04 AM
Dusk
in Rio de Janeiro
5:39 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rio de Janeiro
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:09
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How Far Is Rio de Janeiro From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 360 km | WSW (258deg) |
| New York | 7,759 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Paris | 9,168 km | NNE (28deg) |
| London | 9,278 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,143 km | NW (307deg) |
| Moscow | 11,544 km | NE (35deg) |
| Dubai | 11,870 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Mumbai | 13,414 km | E (81deg) |
Rio de Janeiro's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rio de Janeiro and you would surface in the open ocean, near 22.9deg N, 136.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rio de Janeiro
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro right now?
The current local time in Rio de Janeiro is 05:00 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Rio de Janeiro follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro uses the America/Sao_Paulo IANA time zone (UTC−03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is UTC−03:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Rio de Janeiro local time, shift the clock −03:00 hours backward.
Is Rio de Janeiro on daylight saving time right now?
No — Rio de Janeiro is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro today?
Today in Rio de Janeiro: sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset is at 17:14, giving 10h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rio de Janeiro tonight?
The moon phase over Rio de Janeiro tonight is Last Quarter with 51.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Rio de Janeiro?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rio de Janeiro, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.