Current Time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1:33:04 AM BRT
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Time Zone
- BRT
- GMT Offset
- GMT-3
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- Brazil
- Est. Population
- ~6.7M people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Rio de Janeiro right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Rio de Janeiro (BRT (GMT-3)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Rio de Janeiro with other cities.
- Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
- Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT-3 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Rio de Janeiro?
- Rio de Janeiro is at GMT-3 (BRT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Sao_Paulo.