Rio de Janeiro to Dortmund time converter
Dortmund is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 2:00 PM in Dortmund.
Rio de Janeiro BRT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Dortmund CEST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
11:24 PM in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Rio de Janeiro to Dortmund conversion table
Every hour of today in Rio de Janeiro and the matching time in Dortmund. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Rio de Janeiro | Dortmund |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 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 Dortmund).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and Dortmund switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +5h
- Oct 24, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027: +4h
- Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +5h
Distance
Rio de Janeiro and Dortmund are 9,633 km (5,986 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Dortmund?
Dortmund is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
What time is it in Dortmund 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 Dortmund.
When is the best time to call Dortmund 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 Dortmund).
Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Dortmund change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.