Wellington to Rio de Janeiro time converter

Rio de Janeiro is 16 hours behind Wellington. When it is 9:00 AM in Wellington, it is 5:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Rio de Janeiro.

Wellington NZDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wellington
New Zealand
Thu, Oct 22
NZDTUTC+13
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Wellington to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: -15h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -16h

Distance

Wellington and Rio de Janeiro are 11,875 km (7,379 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Rio de Janeiro is 16 hours behind Wellington.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Wellington, it is 5:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

Does the time difference between Wellington 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.