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What time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (GMT−3). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Rio de Janeiro? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Rio de Janeiro is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Rio de Janeiro time — FAQ
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Rio de Janeiro (America/Sao_Paulo, GMT−3). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, currently GMT−3.
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Rio de Janeiro changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.