Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon Time Difference
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro is currently 3 hours ahead of 🇵🇹 Lisbon. This difference varies between 3h and 4h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
7,715 km
Approx. flight
9.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon
| 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Lisbon observes Daylight Saving Time, while Rio de Janeiro does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours ahead and 4 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours ahead relative to Lisbon.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
4h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇵🇹 Lisbon
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon?
The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon is currently 3 hours ahead. Rio de Janeiro uses GMT-3 (UTC-3), while Lisbon uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours ahead to 4 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, what time is it in Lisbon?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Rio de Janeiro, it is 3:00 PM in Lisbon. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Lisbon observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours ahead and 4 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro (which is 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lisbon). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Rio de Janeiro ahead or behind Lisbon?
Rio de Janeiro is currently 3 hours behind Lisbon.
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 Lisbon?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Rio de Janeiro, it is 3:00 AM in Lisbon.