Time difference
Time difference between Reykjavík and Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro is currently 3 hours behind Reykjavík.
Reykjavík • GMT
1:27 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
Rio de Janeiro • GMT-3
10:27 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 5 hours. 12 PM–5 PM in Reykjavík is 9 AM–2 PM in Rio de Janeiro. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Reykjavík | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 6:00 PM |
Daylight saving
The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Rio de Janeiro than Reykjavík?
- Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours behind Reykjavík.
- What time is 9 AM in Reykjavík in Rio de Janeiro?
- 9:00 AM in Reykjavík is 6:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
- Do Reykjavík and Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving?
- The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
- When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from Reykjavík?
- Aim for 12 PM–5 PM in Reykjavík, which is 9 AM–2 PM in Rio de Janeiro.