Rio de Janeiro to Anchorage Time Difference
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro is currently 5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Anchorage. This difference varies between 6h and 5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
13,116 km
Approx. flight
15.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Rio de Janeiro to Anchorage
| 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro | 🇺🇸 Anchorage | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, while Rio de Janeiro does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind relative to Anchorage.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Rio de Janeiro and Anchorage (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Anchorage
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Anchorage?
The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Anchorage is currently 5 hours behind. Rio de Janeiro uses GMT-3 (UTC-3), while Anchorage uses AKDT (UTC-8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours behind to 5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Rio de Janeiro, it is 7:00 AM in Anchorage. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Anchorage change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Rio de Janeiro and Anchorage?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Anchorage). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Rio de Janeiro ahead or behind Anchorage?
Rio de Janeiro is currently 5 hours ahead of Anchorage.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, currently using GMT-3 (UTC-3). Rio de Janeiro does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Rio de Janeiro in Anchorage?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Rio de Janeiro, it is 7:00 PM in Anchorage.