Offset
There is no time difference between Asunción and Rio de Janeiro.
Asunción (GMT-3) is currently the same time as Rio de Janeiro (BRT).
GMT-3: UTC-3
BRT: UTC-3
Neither Asunción nor Rio de Janeiro is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Asunción (9 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Asunción (1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Paraguay
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Heroes' daySun, Mar 1
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Paraguayan IndependenceThu, May 14
- Paraguayan IndependenceFri, May 15
- Chaco ArmisticeFri, Jun 12
- Founding of AsunciónSat, Aug 15
- Boqueron Battle Victory DayTue, Sep 29
- Virgin of CaacupeTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Brazil
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- TiradentesTue, Apr 21
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Corpus ChristiThu, Jun 4
- Independence DayMon, Sep 7
- Our Lady of AparecidaMon, Oct 12
- All Souls' DayMon, Nov 2
- Republic Proclamation DaySun, Nov 15
- Black Awareness DayFri, Nov 20
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Asunción uses Paraguay Standard Time. To call Paraguay, dial +595.
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Rio de Janeiro is approximately 925 miles east of Asunción.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Asunción | Rio de Janeiro | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Asunción nor Rio de Janeiro observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:32 AM
- Sunset
- 6:09 PM
- Day length
- 10h 36m
- Sunrise
- 6:30 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 46m
Daylight overlap: 9h 43m — 7:32 AM–5:16 PM in Asunción (7:32 AM–5:16 PM in Rio de Janeiro). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Paraguay Standard Time
- ASU
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Asunción in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 am Asunción is 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:00 pm Asunción in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:00 pm Asunción is 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:30 pm Asunción in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:30 pm Asunción is 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 2:00 pm Asunción in Rio de Janeiro?
- 2:00 pm Asunción is 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 5:00 pm Asunción in Rio de Janeiro?
- 5:00 pm Asunción is 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 11:30 pm Asunción in Rio de Janeiro?
- 11:30 pm Asunción is 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.