Brazil · America/Sao_Paulo
Current Time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
America/Sao_Paulo Timezone
GMT-3America/Sao_PauloClock synchronized (±0ms)
20:46:57
Thursday
November 12, 2026
Unix Timestamp
1794527217
UTC Time
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:46:57 GMT
ISO Format
2026-11-12T23:46:57.126Z
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Developer snippet
Use this timezone in your code:
const date = new Date();
const options = { timeZone: "America/Sao_Paulo", hour: "2-digit", minute: "2-digit" };
const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat('en-US', options);
console.log(formatter.format(date));City Information
Timezone Information
CountryBrazil
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates22.9068° S, 43.1729° W
Population6.7 million
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it now in Rio de Janeiro?
The current local time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 11:46 PM UTC. Rio de Janeiro is located in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and UTC?
Rio de Janeiro follows America/Sao_Paulo time. The current offset from UTC is 0 hours.
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
This depends on the local regulations of Brazil. The current time is 11:46:57 PM Coordinated Universal Time, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.
How does time in Rio de Janeiro compare to other major cities?
Here is how the current time in Rio de Janeiro compares to other major cities: New York: 06:46 PM (-2h) • London: 11:46 PM (+3h) • Tokyo: 08:46 AM (+12h)
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