Offset
There is no time difference between Brasília and Rio de Janeiro.
Brasília (BRT) is currently the same time as Rio de Janeiro (BRT).
BRT: UTC-3
BRT: UTC-3
Neither Brasília nor Rio de Janeiro is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Brasília (9 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Brasília (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.
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
Brasília uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Rio de Janeiro is approximately 575 miles southeast of Brasília.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Brasília | 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 Brasília 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
- 6:35 AM
- Sunset
- 5:48 PM
- Day length
- 11h 13m
- Sunrise
- 6:30 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 46m
Daylight overlap: 10h 40m — 6:35 AM–5:16 PM in Brasília (6:35 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
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Brasília in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 am Brasília is 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:00 pm Brasília in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:00 pm Brasília is 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:30 pm Brasília in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:30 pm Brasília is 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 2:00 pm Brasília in Rio de Janeiro?
- 2:00 pm Brasília is 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 5:00 pm Brasília in Rio de Janeiro?
- 5:00 pm Brasília is 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 11:30 pm Brasília in Rio de Janeiro?
- 11:30 pm Brasília is 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.