Offset
The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Edmonton is 3 hours.
Rio de Janeiro (BRT) is ahead of Edmonton (MDT).
BRT: UTC-3
MDT: UTC-6
Edmonton is currently observing daylight saving time; Rio de Janeiro is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro (9 AM–2 PM in Edmonton).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro (11:00 AM Edmonton).
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.
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
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
About these zones
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Edmonton uses Mountain Time (MST, or MDT). To call Canada, dial +1.
Edmonton is approximately 6,750 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Rio de Janeiro | Edmonton | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Edmonton observes daylight saving time; Rio de Janeiro does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Edmonton transitions: on Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks fall back from MDT to MST.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:30 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 46m
- Sunrise
- 5:08 AM
- Sunset
- 10:00 PM
- Day length
- 16h 52m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Other cities in Mountain Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Airports in Mountain Time
- YYC
- YEG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro in Edmonton?
- 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro is 6:00 am Edmonton.
- What is 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Edmonton?
- 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 9:00 am Edmonton.
- What is 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro in Edmonton?
- 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro is 9:30 am Edmonton.
- What is 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Edmonton?
- 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 11:00 am Edmonton.
- What is 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Edmonton?
- 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 2:00 pm Edmonton.
- What is 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro in Edmonton?
- 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro is 8:30 pm Edmonton.