Offset
The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Tunis is 4 hours.
Rio de Janeiro (BRT) is behind Tunis (GMT+1).
BRT: UTC-3
GMT+1: UTC+1
Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Tunis is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Rio de Janeiro (1 PM–5 PM in Tunis).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Rio de Janeiro (3:00 PM Tunis).
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
Tunisia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Independence DayFri, Mar 20
- Martyrs' DayThu, Apr 9
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Republic DaySat, Jul 25
- Women's DayThu, Aug 13
- Evacuation DayThu, Oct 15
- Revolution DayThu, Dec 17
About these zones
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Tunis uses Central European Standard Time. To call Tunisia, dial +216.
Tunis is approximately 5,400 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 | Tunis | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Tunis 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
- 5:01 AM
- Sunset
- 7:38 PM
- Day length
- 14h 36m
Daylight overlap: 9h 8m — 6:30 AM–3:38 PM in Rio de Janeiro (10:30 AM–7:38 PM in Tunis). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Brasilia 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 Central European Standard Time
- TUN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro in Tunis?
- 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro is 1:00 pm Tunis.
- What is 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Tunis?
- 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 4:00 pm Tunis.
- What is 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro in Tunis?
- 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro is 4:30 pm Tunis.
- What is 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Tunis?
- 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 6:00 pm Tunis.
- What is 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Tunis?
- 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 9:00 pm Tunis.
- What is 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro in Tunis?
- 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro is 3:30 am Tunis, the next day.