Offset
The time difference between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours.
Johannesburg (SAST) is ahead of Rio de Janeiro (BRT).
SAST: UTC+2
BRT: UTC-3
Neither Johannesburg nor Rio de Janeiro is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in Johannesburg (9 AM–12 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Johannesburg (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.
South Africa
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Family DayMon, Apr 6
- Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Youth DayTue, Jun 16
- National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
- Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
- Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26
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
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Rio de Janeiro is approximately 4,400 miles west of Johannesburg.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Johannesburg | Rio de Janeiro | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Johannesburg 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
- 6:50 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 34m
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 47m
Daylight overlap: 5h 56m — 11:29 AM–5:24 PM in Johannesburg (6:29 AM–12:24 PM in Rio de Janeiro). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in South Africa Time
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Johannesburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 am Johannesburg is 4:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:00 pm Johannesburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:00 pm Johannesburg is 7:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:30 pm Johannesburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:30 pm Johannesburg is 7:30 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 2:00 pm Johannesburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 2:00 pm Johannesburg is 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 5:00 pm Johannesburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 5:00 pm Johannesburg is 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 11:30 pm Johannesburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 11:30 pm Johannesburg is 6:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.