Current time in Rio de Janeiro
13:38 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in Rio de Janeiro right now
- Time zone
America/Sao_Paulo- UTC offset
- UTC-3
- Abbreviation
- BRT
This time zone does not observe daylight saving time
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro right now?
The current local time in Rio de Janeiro is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro uses America/Sao_Paulo (BRT), currently UTC-3.
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
This time zone does not observe daylight saving time