Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?

No. Rio de Janeiro stays on BRT (UTC-3) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro?

11:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

Rio de Janeiro to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

8:55 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · BRT

Sydney · Australia

10:55 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 7:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro, which is 9:00 AM in Sydney; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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Rio de JaneiroOrganizerBrazil ·8:55AMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time10:55PMnow

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Date in Rio de Janeiro

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro time.

7:00PMBest · GoodWorking hours in Sydney (09:00, next day); just outside working hours in Rio de Janeiro (19:00).
8:00PMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Sydney (10:00, next day); late evening in Rio de Janeiro (20:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Sydney (11:00, next day); late evening in Rio de Janeiro (21:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Rio de Janeiro7:00 PM UTC-3Sat, Oct 17
Sydney9:00 AM AEDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-17 22:00 UTC

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Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Rio de Janeiro on BRT (UTC-3). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 14 hours ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 13 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 14 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Rio de Janeiro is on Brasilia Standard Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Rio de Janeiro & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney?: Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Rio de Janeiro on BRT (UTC-3). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 7:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro, which is 9:00 AM in Sydney; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?: No. Rio de Janeiro stays on BRT (UTC-3) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro?: 11:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

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