Paris to Rio de Janeiro time converter

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

Paris CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Paris
France
Tue, Oct 20
CESTUTC+2
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Tue, Oct 20
BRTUTC-3-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Paris to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -5h

Distance

Paris and Rio de Janeiro are 9,167 km (5,696 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Paris.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Paris, it is 4:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

Does the time difference between Paris 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.