Current Time in Rio de Janeiro — Time Now
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? The current local time in Rio de Janeiro is shown live, with the date, -03 time zone and UTC-03:00 offset.
Current time in Rio de Janeiro
The clock above shows the exact current time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, updating live every second. Because the time is read from a live time-zone database, it is correct no matter where you are viewing from — your own device's time zone does not affect it.
Time zone in Rio de Janeiro
| Time zone | -03 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| UTC offset | UTC-03:00 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
Sunrise, sunset & day length in Rio de Janeiro
| Sunrise | 6:28 AM |
| Sunset | 5:14 PM |
| Day length | 10h 45m |
| Solar noon | 11:51 AM |
| Coordinates | -22.91°, -43.18° |
Today is day 159 of 2026 (week 24), with 206 days left in the year. Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Rio de Janeiro's coordinates and shown in local time.
Rio de Janeiro on the map
Location: Brazil · Coordinates: -22.91°, -43.18° · Open in Google Maps ↗.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro right now?
The current local time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is shown live at the top of this page, updating every second.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the -03 time zone, which is UTC-03:00.
Is Rio de Janeiro on daylight saving time?
Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks stay the same all year.
How many hours is Rio de Janeiro ahead of Auckland?
Rio de Janeiro is 15 hours behind Auckland.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro today?
Today the sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 5:14 PM in Rio de Janeiro, giving 10h 45m of daylight.