Rio de Janeiro to Minneapolis Time Difference
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro is currently 2 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Minneapolis. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
9,094 km
Approx. flight
10.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Rio de Janeiro to Minneapolis
| 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro | 🇺🇸 Minneapolis | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 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 |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Minneapolis observes Daylight Saving Time, while Rio de Janeiro does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours behind relative to Minneapolis.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Rio de Janeiro and Minneapolis (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Minneapolis
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Minneapolis?
The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Minneapolis is currently 2 hours behind. Rio de Janeiro uses GMT-3 (UTC-3), while Minneapolis uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, what time is it in Minneapolis?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Rio de Janeiro, it is 10:00 AM in Minneapolis. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Minneapolis change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Minneapolis observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Rio de Janeiro and Minneapolis?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro (which is 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Minneapolis). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Rio de Janeiro ahead or behind Minneapolis?
Rio de Janeiro is currently 2 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
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 Minneapolis?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Rio de Janeiro, it is 10:00 PM in Minneapolis.