Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro · BrazilUTC-03:00
05:01 PMSAT 03.10.2026
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- Time difference
- same time
- Changes with DST
- No
- Day difference
- Same day
- Typical workday overlap (9am–6pm)
- 9 hours
| Rio de Janeiro | São Paulo |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 01:00 | 01:00 |
| 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 03:00 | 03:00 |
| 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 05:00 | 05:00 |
| 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 23:00 | 23:00 |
How the time difference changes over the next 12 months
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo currently show the same time. The difference stays the same all year, because neither Rio de Janeiro nor São Paulo changes its clocks.
Working hours
With a 9:00 AM–6:00 PM working day in both places, the shared hours are 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro, which is 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in São Paulo (9 hours a day).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo?
- Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo currently show the same time.
- Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo change during the year?
- No. The difference stays the same all year, because neither Rio de Janeiro nor São Paulo changes its clocks.