Lyon to Rio de Janeiro Time Difference
🇫🇷 Lyon is currently 4 hours behind of 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro. This difference varies between 5h and 4h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-4h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
9,042 km
Approx. flight
10.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Lyon to Rio de Janeiro
| 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, while Rio de Janeiro does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Lyon is 4 hours behind relative to Rio de Janeiro.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
4h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Lyon and Rio de Janeiro (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇫🇷 Lyon
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lyon and Rio de Janeiro?
The time difference between Lyon and Rio de Janeiro is currently 4 hours behind. Lyon uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Rio de Janeiro uses GMT-3 (UTC-3). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours behind to 4 hours behind.
When it's noon in Lyon, what time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lyon, it is 8:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Lyon and Rio de Janeiro change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Lyon and Rio de Janeiro?
The best time to call is between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Lyon (which is 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Lyon ahead or behind Rio de Janeiro?
Lyon is currently 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
What time zone is Lyon in?
Lyon is in the Europe/Paris time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Lyon in Rio de Janeiro?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Lyon, it is 8:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.