Offset
The time difference between Marrakesh and Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours.
Marrakesh (GMT+1) is ahead of Rio de Janeiro (BRT).
GMT+1: UTC+1
BRT: UTC-3
Neither Marrakesh nor Rio de Janeiro is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 1 PM–5 PM in Marrakesh (9 AM–1 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Marrakesh (11:00 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.
Morocco
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Proclamation of IndependenceSun, Jan 11
- Amazigh New YearWed, Jan 14
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- EnthronementThu, Jul 30
- Zikra Oued Ed-DahabFri, Aug 14
- Revolution of the King and the PeopleThu, Aug 20
- Youth DayFri, Aug 21
- Green MarchFri, Nov 6
- Independence DayWed, Nov 18
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
Marrakesh uses GMT+01:00. To call Morocco, dial +212.
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Rio de Janeiro is approximately 4,450 miles southwest of Marrakesh.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Marrakesh | Rio de Janeiro | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Marrakesh observes daylight saving time; Rio de Janeiro does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Marrakesh transitions: on Sunday, February 7, 2027, clocks fall back from GMT+1 to GMT.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:27 AM
- Sunset
- 8:36 PM
- Day length
- 14h 9m
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 46m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in GMT+01:00
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in GMT+01:00
- CMN
- RBA
- RAK
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Marrakesh in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 am Marrakesh is 5:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:00 pm Marrakesh in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:00 pm Marrakesh is 8:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:30 pm Marrakesh in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:30 pm Marrakesh is 8:30 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 2:00 pm Marrakesh in Rio de Janeiro?
- 2:00 pm Marrakesh is 10:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 5:00 pm Marrakesh in Rio de Janeiro?
- 5:00 pm Marrakesh is 1:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 11:30 pm Marrakesh in Rio de Janeiro?
- 11:30 pm Marrakesh is 7:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.