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Rio de Janeiro to Brasília Converter

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Rio de Janeiro1:21 amMon, Jun 8
Rio de JaneiroBRT
Brazil · UTC-3
1:21 amMon, Jun 8
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BrasíliaBRT
Brazil · UTC-3
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Offset

There is no time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Brasília.

Same time

Rio de Janeiro (BRT) is currently the same time as Brasília (BRT).

BRT: UTC-3

BRT: UTC-3

Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Brasília is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro (9 AM–5 PM in Brasília).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro (1:00 PM Brasília).

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.

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

Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.

Brasília uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.

Brasília is approximately 575 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

Rio de JaneiroBrasíliaDay
12:00 am12:00 amSame day
1:00 am1:00 amSame day
2:00 am2:00 amSame day
3:00 am3:00 amSame day
4:00 am4:00 amSame day
5:00 am5:00 amSame day
6:00 am6:00 amSame day
7:00 am7:00 amSame day
8:00 am8:00 amSame day
9:00 am9:00 amSame day
10:00 am10:00 amSame day
11:00 am11:00 amSame day
12:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm11:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Brasília 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

Rio de Janeiro
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
5:16 PM
Day length
10h 46m
Brasília
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
5:48 PM
Day length
11h 13m

Daylight overlap: 10h 40m — 6:35 AM–5:16 PM in Rio de Janeiro (6:35 AM–5:16 PM in Brasília). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Brasilia Time

  • CGH
  • GRU
  • GIG
  • SDU
  • CNF
  • BSB
  • CWB
  • GYN
  • POA

Airports in Brasilia Time

  • CGH
  • GRU
  • GIG
  • SDU
  • CNF
  • BSB
  • CWB
  • GYN
  • POA

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro in Brasília?
9:00 am Rio de Janeiro is 9:00 am Brasília.
What is 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Brasília?
12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 12:00 pm Brasília.
What is 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro in Brasília?
12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro is 12:30 pm Brasília.
What is 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Brasília?
2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 2:00 pm Brasília.
What is 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Brasília?
5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 5:00 pm Brasília.
What is 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro in Brasília?
11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro is 11:30 pm Brasília.