Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro time converter

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind Lisbon. When it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon, it is 5:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

Lisbon WEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Portugal
Tue, Oct 20
WESTUTC+1
Mon, Oct 19
BRTUTC-3-4h
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1:50 AM in Lisbon, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

Every hour of today in Lisbon and the matching time in Rio de Janeiro. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

LisbonRio de Janeiro
12:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM12:00 AM
5:00 AM1:00 AM
6:00 AM2:00 AM
7:00 AM3:00 AM
8:00 AM4:00 AM
9:00 AM5:00 AM
10:00 AM6:00 AM
11:00 AM7:00 AM
12:00 PM8:00 AM
1:00 PM9:00 AM
2:00 PM10:00 AM
3:00 PM11:00 AM
4:00 PM12:00 PM
5:00 PM1:00 PM
6:00 PM2:00 PM
7:00 PM3:00 PM
8:00 PM4:00 PM
9:00 PM5:00 PM
10:00 PM6:00 PM
11:00 PM7:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lisbon (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -4h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -4h

Distance

Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro are 7,715 km (4,794 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind Lisbon.

What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9 AM in Lisbon?

When it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon, it is 5:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from Lisbon?

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lisbon (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Does the time difference between Lisbon 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.