Nelson to Rio de Janeiro time converter

Rio de Janeiro is 16 hours behind Nelson. When it is 9:00 AM in Nelson, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Rio de Janeiro.

Nelson NZDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Nelson
New Zealand
Wed, Oct 21
NZDTUTC+13
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Tue, Oct 20
BRTUTC-3-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Nelson to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Nelson (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: -15h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -16h

Distance

Nelson and Rio de Janeiro are 11,949 km (7,425 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Rio de Janeiro is 16 hours behind Nelson.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Nelson, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Rio de Janeiro.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Nelson (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Does the time difference between Nelson 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.