Offset
The time difference between Nairobi and Rio de Janeiro is 6 hours.
Nairobi (EAT) is ahead of Rio de Janeiro (BRT).
EAT: UTC+3
BRT: UTC-3
Neither Nairobi nor Rio de Janeiro is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Nairobi (9 AM–11 AM in Rio de Janeiro).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Nairobi (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.
Kenya
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Madaraka DayMon, Jun 1
- Mazingira DaySat, Oct 10
- Mashujaa DayTue, Oct 20
- Jamhuri DaySat, Dec 12
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, 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
Nairobi uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Kenya, dial +254.
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Rio de Janeiro is approximately 5,550 miles southwest of Nairobi.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Nairobi | 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 Nairobi 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
- 6:34 PM
- Day length
- 12h 3m
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 47m
Daylight overlap: 6h 5m — 12:29 PM–6:34 PM in Nairobi (6:29 AM–12:34 PM in Rio de Janeiro). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in East Africa Time
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in East Africa Time
- NBO
- WIL
- KIS
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Nairobi in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 am Nairobi is 3:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:00 pm Nairobi in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:00 pm Nairobi is 6:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:30 pm Nairobi in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:30 pm Nairobi is 6:30 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 2:00 pm Nairobi in Rio de Janeiro?
- 2:00 pm Nairobi is 8:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 5:00 pm Nairobi in Rio de Janeiro?
- 5:00 pm Nairobi is 11:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 11:30 pm Nairobi in Rio de Janeiro?
- 11:30 pm Nairobi is 5:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.