Time in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • South America
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
-3 (BRT)
Daylight Saving
Does not observe DST (as of 2019)
Population
6,748,000
Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)
Time Difference from Major US Cities
Rio de Janeiro Location
Flight Times from US Cities
Direct flight times to Rio de Janeiro from major American cities
About Rio de Janeiro
Current time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's marvelous city of beaches and carnival.
Climate
Tropical climate with hot summers and warm winters
Language
Portuguese
Popular Attractions
- Christ the Redeemer
- Copacabana Beach
- Sugarloaf Mountain
- Santa Teresa
- Lapa Steps
- Tijuca National Park
Current Season
Current season in Rio de Janeiro
Time in Rio de Janeiro - Complete Guide
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Rio de Janeiro Timezone Information
Rio de Janeiro operates in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone with a UTC offset of -3 (BRT). Does not observe DST (as of 2019)
Best Time to Call Rio de Janeiro
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Travel to Rio de Janeiro
Planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro? The flight times section above shows direct flight durations from major US airports. Rio de Janeiro experiences a Tropical climate with hot summers and warm winters, so pack accordingly for your visit.