Sofia to Rio de Janeiro time converter

Rio de Janeiro is 6 hours behind Sofia. When it is 9:00 AM in Sofia, it is 3:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

Sofia EEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sofia
Bulgaria
Sun, Oct 18
EESTUTC+3
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Sun, Oct 18
BRTUTC-3-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sofia to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sofia (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -6h

Distance

Sofia and Rio de Janeiro are 9,970 km (6,195 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Rio de Janeiro is 6 hours behind Sofia.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sofia, it is 3:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

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

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sofia (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

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

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