Current Time in Rio de Janeiro (2026)

Quick answer

Timezone

Brasilia Standard Time

America/Sao_Paulo · GMT-3

UTC offset

UTC−3

Daylight saving now

Rio de Janeiro does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Rio de Janeiro

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• Rio de Janeiro ↔ Los Angeles
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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Rio de Janeiro right now?

The current time in Rio de Janeiro is 12:38 AM on Friday, Jul 3. Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Standard Time (America/Sao_Paulo, GMT-3).

What timezone is Rio de Janeiro in?

Rio de Janeiro is in the Brasilia Standard Time (IANA: America/Sao_Paulo, abbreviation: GMT-3).

What is Rio de Janeiro's UTC offset?

Rio de Janeiro is currently UTC−3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving?

No — Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC−3 year-round.