Rio de Janeiro to Balma time converter

Balma is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 2:00 PM in Balma.

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Balma CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
France
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2+5h
Finding your time zone…

3:23 AM in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rio de Janeiro to Balma conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +5h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027: +4h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +5h

Distance

Rio de Janeiro and Balma are 8,687 km (5,398 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Balma is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 2:00 PM in Balma.

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

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

Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Balma change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.