Rio de Janeiro to Vatican City time converter

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

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Vatican City CEST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
Vatican City
Thu, Oct 22
CESTUTC+2+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rio de Janeiro to Vatican City conversion table

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

Rio de JaneiroVatican City
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 Vatican City).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and Vatican City 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Vatican City?

Vatican City is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

What time is it in Vatican City 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 Vatican City.

When is the best time to call Vatican City 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 Vatican City).

Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Vatican City change?

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