Rio de Janeiro to Lugano time converter

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

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Lugano CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
Lugano
Switzerland
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rio de Janeiro to Lugano conversion table

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

Rio de JaneiroLugano
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 Lugano).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and Lugano 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 Lugano are 9,289 km (5,772 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Lugano is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

What time is it in Lugano 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 Lugano.

When is the best time to call Lugano 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 Lugano).

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

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