London to Rio de Janeiro Time Difference
🇬🇧 London is currently 3 hours behind of 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro. This difference varies between 4h and 3h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
9,277 km
Approx. flight
10.9h
Hour-by-Hour: London to Rio de Janeiro
| 🇬🇧 London | 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
London observes Daylight Saving Time, while Rio de Janeiro does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 4 hours behind and 3 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, London is 3 hours behind relative to Rio de Janeiro.
Min difference
4h
Max difference
3h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between London and Rio de Janeiro (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇧 London
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Rio de Janeiro?
The time difference between London and Rio de Janeiro is currently 3 hours behind. London uses GMT (UTC+0), while Rio de Janeiro uses GMT-3 (UTC-3). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 4 hours behind to 3 hours behind.
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between London and Rio de Janeiro change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 4 hours behind and 3 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between London and Rio de Janeiro?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in London (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is London ahead or behind Rio de Janeiro?
London is currently 3 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
What time zone is London in?
London is in the Europe/London time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). London observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in London in Rio de Janeiro?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in London, it is 9:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.