United Kingdom to Rio de Janeiro time converter

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind United Kingdom. When it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom, it is 5:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

United Kingdom BST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tue, Oct 20
BSTUTC+1
Tue, Oct 20
BRTUTC-3-4h
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9:57 PM in United Kingdom, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

United Kingdom to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in United Kingdom (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -4h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -4h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind United Kingdom.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom, it is 5:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

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

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in United Kingdom (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Does the time difference between United Kingdom 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.