Offset
The time difference between Guadalajara and Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours.
Guadalajara (CST) is behind Rio de Janeiro (BRT).
CST: UTC-6
BRT: UTC-3
Neither Guadalajara nor Rio de Janeiro is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Guadalajara (12 PM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Guadalajara (2:00 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.
Mexico
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Constitution DayMon, Feb 2
- Benito Juárez's birthdayMon, Mar 16
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Independence DayWed, Sep 16
- Revolution DayMon, Nov 16
- 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
Guadalajara uses Central Standard Time. To call Mexico, dial +52.
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Rio de Janeiro is approximately 5,050 miles southeast of Guadalajara.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Guadalajara | Rio de Janeiro | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Guadalajara 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
- 6:13 AM
- Sunset
- 7:34 PM
- Day length
- 13h 21m
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 46m
Daylight overlap: 8h 3m — 6:13 AM–2:16 PM in Guadalajara (9:13 AM–5:16 PM in Rio de Janeiro). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central Standard Time
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Standard Time
- MEX
- NLU
- TLC
- PBC
- QRO
- BJX
- GDL
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Guadalajara in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 am Guadalajara is 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:00 pm Guadalajara in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:00 pm Guadalajara is 3:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:30 pm Guadalajara in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:30 pm Guadalajara is 3:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 2:00 pm Guadalajara in Rio de Janeiro?
- 2:00 pm Guadalajara is 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 5:00 pm Guadalajara in Rio de Janeiro?
- 5:00 pm Guadalajara is 8:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 11:30 pm Guadalajara in Rio de Janeiro?
- 11:30 pm Guadalajara is 2:30 am Rio de Janeiro, the next day.