Offset
There is no time difference between Halifax and Rio de Janeiro.
Halifax (ADT) is currently the same time as Rio de Janeiro (BRT).
ADT: UTC-3
BRT: UTC-3
Halifax is currently observing daylight saving time; Rio de Janeiro is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Halifax (9 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Halifax (1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
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.
Canada
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Victoria DayMon, May 18
- Canada DayWed, Jul 1
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWed, Sep 30
- ThanksgivingMon, Oct 12
- 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
Halifax uses Atlantic Time (AST, or ADT). To call Canada, dial +1.
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Rio de Janeiro is approximately 4,850 miles south of Halifax.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Halifax | 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
Halifax observes daylight saving time; Rio de Janeiro does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Halifax transitions: on Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks fall back from ADT to AST.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:31 AM
- Sunset
- 8:58 PM
- Day length
- 15h 27m
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 46m
Daylight overlap: 10h 46m — 6:29 AM–5:16 PM in Halifax (6:29 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 Atlantic Time
- YHZ
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Halifax in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 am Halifax is 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:00 pm Halifax in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:00 pm Halifax is 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:30 pm Halifax in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:30 pm Halifax is 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 2:00 pm Halifax in Rio de Janeiro?
- 2:00 pm Halifax is 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 5:00 pm Halifax in Rio de Janeiro?
- 5:00 pm Halifax is 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 11:30 pm Halifax in Rio de Janeiro?
- 11:30 pm Halifax is 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.