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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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

9:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

10:41 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · BRT

Tokyo · Japan

10:41 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, which is 10:00 PM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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2 of 4 places

Rio de JaneiroOrganizerBrazil ·10:41PMnow
TokyoJapan ·10:41AMTomorrow · now

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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.

10:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Rio de Janeiro (10:00); late evening in Tokyo (22:00).
9:00AMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Rio de Janeiro (09:00); late evening in Tokyo (21:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Tokyo (09:00, 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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Rio de JaneiroUTC-3
TokyoUTC+9
UTC	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02

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Your meeting

Rio de Janeiro10:00 AM UTC-3Sat, Oct 17
Tokyo10:00 PM UTC+9Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 13:00 UTC

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Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo

Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Rio de Janeiro on BRT (UTC-3). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 12 hours ahead	—

Rio de Janeiro is on Brasilia Standard Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Rio de Janeiro & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Rio de Janeiro on BRT (UTC-3). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, which is 10:00 PM in Tokyo; 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro?: 9:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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