Groningen to Rio de Janeiro time converter
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Groningen. When it is 9:00 AM in Groningen, it is 4:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
Groningen CEST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Rio de Janeiro BRT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
2:02 PM in Groningen, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Groningen to Rio de Janeiro conversion table
Every hour of today in Groningen and the matching time in Rio de Janeiro. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Groningen | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Groningen (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Groningen and Rio de Janeiro switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -4h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h
Distance
Groningen and Rio de Janeiro are 9,723 km (6,042 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Groningen and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Groningen.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9 AM in Groningen?
When it is 9:00 AM in Groningen, it is 4:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from Groningen?
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Groningen (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Does the time difference between Groningen 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.