Offset
The time difference between Dar es Salaam and Rio de Janeiro is 6 hours.
Dar es Salaam (EAT) is ahead of Rio de Janeiro (BRT).
EAT: UTC+3
BRT: UTC-3
Neither Dar es Salaam nor Rio de Janeiro is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Dar es Salaam (9 AM–11 AM in Rio de Janeiro).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Dar es Salaam (10:00 AM 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
Dar es Salaam uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Tanzania, dial +255.
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Rio de Janeiro is approximately 5,550 miles west of Dar es Salaam.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Dar es Salaam | Rio de Janeiro | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Dar es Salaam 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
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:15 PM
- Day length
- 11h 44m
- Sunrise
- 6:30 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 46m
Daylight overlap: 5h 45m — 12:30 PM–6:15 PM in Dar es Salaam (6:30 AM–12:15 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 East Africa Time
- DAR
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Dar es Salaam in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 am Dar es Salaam is 3:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:00 pm Dar es Salaam in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:00 pm Dar es Salaam is 6:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:30 pm Dar es Salaam in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:30 pm Dar es Salaam is 6:30 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 2:00 pm Dar es Salaam in Rio de Janeiro?
- 2:00 pm Dar es Salaam is 8:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 5:00 pm Dar es Salaam in Rio de Janeiro?
- 5:00 pm Dar es Salaam is 11:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 11:30 pm Dar es Salaam in Rio de Janeiro?
- 11:30 pm Dar es Salaam is 5:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.