Rio de Janeiro to Nelson time converter

Nelson is 16 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 1:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Nelson.

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Nelson NZDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Rio de Janeiro to Nelson conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +16h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027: +15h
  • Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +16h

Distance

Rio de Janeiro and Nelson 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 Rio de Janeiro and Nelson?

Nelson is 16 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 1:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Nelson.

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

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

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

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