Offset
The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Saint Petersburg is 6 hours.
Rio de Janeiro (BRT) is behind Saint Petersburg (MSK).
BRT: UTC-3
MSK: UTC+3
Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Saint Petersburg is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Rio de Janeiro (3 PM–5 PM in Saint Petersburg).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro (4:00 PM Saint Petersburg).
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
Russia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
- New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
- New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
- New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
- New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
- Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
- Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Russia DayFri, Jun 12
- Unity DayWed, Nov 4
About these zones
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Saint Petersburg uses Moscow Time (MSK). To call Russia, dial +7.
Saint Petersburg is approximately 7,050 miles northeast of Rio de Janeiro.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Rio de Janeiro | Saint Petersburg | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Saint Petersburg 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
- 6:30 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 46m
- Sunrise
- 3:41 AM
- Sunset
- 10:16 PM
- Day length
- 18h 35m
Daylight overlap: 9h 46m — 6:30 AM–4:16 PM in Rio de Janeiro (12:30 PM–10:16 PM in Saint Petersburg). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Other cities in Moscow 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 Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro in Saint Petersburg?
- 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro is 3:00 pm Saint Petersburg.
- What is 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Saint Petersburg?
- 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 6:00 pm Saint Petersburg.
- What is 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro in Saint Petersburg?
- 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro is 6:30 pm Saint Petersburg.
- What is 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Saint Petersburg?
- 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 8:00 pm Saint Petersburg.
- What is 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Saint Petersburg?
- 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 11:00 pm Saint Petersburg.
- What is 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro in Saint Petersburg?
- 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro is 5:30 am Saint Petersburg, the next day.