Current Time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Check the current time in Rio de Janeiro, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Rio de Janeiro.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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About Time in Rio de Janeiro
Rio follows Brasília Time (BRT, UTC-3). Brazil's iconic coastal city.
The current time in Rio de Janeiro is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Rio de Janeiro, the sun rises at approximately 6:18 AM and sets at approximately 5:27 PM. The current date is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Rio de Janeiro, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rio de Janeiro observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Brazil no longer observes DST since 2019.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone with an offset of GMT-03:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro?
Today, sunrise in Rio de Janeiro is at approximately 6:18 AM and sunset at approximately 5:27 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Rio de Janeiro?
The current time in Rio de Janeiro is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026