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: -03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Rio de Janeiro currently observes -03, UTC-3. Local time in Rio de Janeiro runs on a UTC−03:00 offset (America/Sao_Paulo). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 12 m, Rio de Janeiro is practically at sea level. The closest large city is Sao Paulo, about 360 km away. As one of Brazil's largest cities, Rio de Janeiro is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Rio de Janeiro gets 12h 44m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:15 and sunset at 17:59.
Rio de Janeiro Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro gets 12h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rio de Janeiro is at 05:15 and sunset in Rio de Janeiro is at 17:59.
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
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Cities Sharing Rio de Janeiro's Time Zone (UTC-03:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 Oct ● | 03:55 | 05:15 | 11:37 | 15:03 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 03:54 | 05:14 | 11:37 | 15:03 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 03:53 | 05:13 | 11:37 | 15:03 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 03:52 | 05:13 | 11:36 | 15:02 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 03:51 | 05:12 | 11:36 | 15:02 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 03:50 | 05:11 | 11:36 | 15:02 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 03:49 | 05:10 | 11:36 | 15:02 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rio de Janeiro
Sunrise
in Rio de Janeiro
↑
5:15 AM
Sunset
in Rio de Janeiro
↓
5:59 PM
Day Length
12h 44m
Dawn
in Rio de Janeiro
4:51 AM
Dusk
in Rio de Janeiro
6:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rio de Janeiro
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
76.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:52
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:41
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Distances & Clock Changes in Rio de Janeiro
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 08:12 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Rio de Janeiro follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro runs on the America/Sao_Paulo IANA time zone (UTC-03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Rio de Janeiro?
To turn UTC into Rio de Janeiro time, shift the clock 03:00 hours backward, which places Rio de Janeiro at UTC-03:00 right now.
Is Rio de Janeiro on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Rio de Janeiro as of October 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro today?
In Rio de Janeiro today the sun rises at 05:15 and sets at 17:59, giving 12h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rio de Janeiro tonight?
Tonight the moon over Rio de Janeiro is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 76.0%.
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.