Zurich to Rio de Janeiro time converter

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

Zurich CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Zurich to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

ZurichRio 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 Zurich (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h

Distance

Zurich and Rio de Janeiro are 9,369 km (5,822 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Zurich.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Zurich 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.