Offset
The time difference between Saint Petersburg and Rio de Janeiro is 6 hours.
Saint Petersburg (MSK) is ahead of Rio de Janeiro (BRT).
MSK: UTC+3
BRT: UTC-3
Neither Saint Petersburg nor Rio de Janeiro is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Saint Petersburg (9 AM–11 AM in Rio de Janeiro).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Saint Petersburg (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.
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
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
Saint Petersburg uses Moscow Time (MSK). To call Russia, dial +7.
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Rio de Janeiro is approximately 7,050 miles southwest of Saint Petersburg.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Saint Petersburg | 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 Saint Petersburg 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
- 3:41 AM
- Sunset
- 10:16 PM
- Day length
- 18h 35m
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 46m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Moscow Time
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Saint Petersburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 am Saint Petersburg is 3:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:00 pm Saint Petersburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:00 pm Saint Petersburg is 6:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 12:30 pm Saint Petersburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 12:30 pm Saint Petersburg is 6:30 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 2:00 pm Saint Petersburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 2:00 pm Saint Petersburg is 8:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 5:00 pm Saint Petersburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 5:00 pm Saint Petersburg is 11:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
- What is 11:30 pm Saint Petersburg in Rio de Janeiro?
- 11:30 pm Saint Petersburg is 5:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.