Bucharest to Rio de Janeiro time converter
Rio de Janeiro is 6 hours behind Bucharest. When it is 9:00 AM in Bucharest, it is 3:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
Bucharest EEST
Monday, October 19, 2026
Rio de Janeiro BRT
Monday, October 19, 2026
6:03 PM in Bucharest, Monday, October 19, 2026
Bucharest to Rio de Janeiro conversion table
Every hour of today in Bucharest and the matching time in Rio de Janeiro. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Bucharest | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bucharest (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Bucharest and Rio de Janeiro switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -6h
Distance
Bucharest and Rio de Janeiro are 10,262 km (6,377 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 6 hours behind Bucharest.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9 AM in Bucharest?
When it is 9:00 AM in Bucharest, it is 3:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from Bucharest?
Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bucharest (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Does the time difference between Bucharest and Rio de Janeiro change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.