GMT to Rio de Janeiro Time Converter
BRT is 3 hours behind GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 6:00 AM BRT.
BRT is 3 hours behind GMT. To convert GMT to Rio de Janeiro Time, subtract 3 hours from the GMT time: 9:00 AM GMT = 6:00 AM BRT.
GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year. Rio de Janeiro Time (Rio de Janeiro time) is used in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
GMT to Rio de Janeiro Time time conversion table
GMT to Rio de Janeiro Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GMT | Rio de Janeiro Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 9:00 PM BRT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 10:00 PM BRT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 11:00 PM BRT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 12:00 AM BRT | night |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 1:00 AM BRT | night |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 2:00 AM BRT | night |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 3:00 AM BRT | night |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 4:00 AM BRT | night |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 5:00 AM BRT | night |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 6:00 AM BRT | — |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 7:00 AM BRT | — |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 8:00 AM BRT | — |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 9:00 AM BRT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 10:00 AM BRT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 11:00 AM BRT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 12:00 PM BRT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 1:00 PM BRT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 2:00 PM BRT | — |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM BRT | — |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM BRT | — |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 5:00 PM BRT | — |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM BRT | — |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 7:00 PM BRT | — |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 8:00 PM BRT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GMT to Rio de Janeiro Time
Subtract 3 hours from the GMT time to get Rio de Janeiro Time.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 6:00 AM BRT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM GMT = 10:00 PM BRT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GMT and Rio de Janeiro Time
The time difference between GMT and Rio de Janeiro Time is 3 hours all year – BRT is behind GMT.
GMT and Rio de Janeiro Time during daylight saving time
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- Rio de Janeiro Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between GMT and Rio de Janeiro Time
GMT and Rio de Janeiro Time share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM BRT, inside working hours for both.
GMT to Rio de Janeiro Time FAQ
What is the time difference between GMT and Rio de Janeiro Time?
BRT is 3 hours behind GMT all year. 9:00 AM GMT = 6:00 AM BRT.
What is 9 AM GMT in Rio de Janeiro Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 6:00 AM BRT.
What is 12 PM (noon) GMT in Rio de Janeiro Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 9:00 AM BRT.
Is Rio de Janeiro Time ahead of or behind GMT?
BRT is 3 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in Rio de Janeiro Time than in GMT.
Does GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does Rio de Janeiro Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Rio de Janeiro Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between GMT and Rio de Janeiro Time?
GMT and Rio de Janeiro Time share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM BRT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.