Vatican City to Rio de Janeiro time converter

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

Vatican City CEST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Vatican City to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -5h

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Questions and answers

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

Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Vatican City.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Vatican City, it is 4:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

Does the time difference between Vatican City 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.