Current Time in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro State is on Brasilia Standard Time – BRT (UTC−3) right now. Rio de Janeiro State does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Rio de Janeiro State
America/Sao_Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
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Time zone of Rio de Janeiro State
| Time zone | Brasilia Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | BRT |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Rio de Janeiro State and other cities
Daylight saving time in Rio de Janeiro State
Rio de Janeiro State does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−3 all year, so conversions never shift.
Rio de Janeiro State time FAQ
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro State right now?
Rio de Janeiro State is on BRT (UTC−3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Rio de Janeiro State, updated every second.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro State in?
Rio de Janeiro State is in Brasilia Standard Time, abbreviated BRT, UTC−3. Its IANA time zone id is America/Sao_Paulo.
Does Rio de Janeiro State observe daylight saving time?
No. Rio de Janeiro State stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro State and New York?
New York is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro State.
Cities in Rio de Janeiro State
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.