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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇧🇷Rio de JaneiroUTC-3
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Tue, Jul 21
🇧🇷
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mon, Jul 20

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Time Difference
11 hours
Rio de Janeiro is 11 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Rio de Janeiro timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) uses America/Sao_Paulo at UTC-3. This means Rio de Janeiro is 11 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongRio de JaneiroStatus
6am7pmHong Kong early, Rio de Janeiro evening
7am8pmHong Kong early, Rio de Janeiro evening
8am9pmHong Kong early, Rio de Janeiro evening
9am10pmHong Kong working hours, Rio de Janeiro late evening
10am11pmHong Kong working hours, Rio de Janeiro late evening
11am12amHong Kong working hours, Rio de Janeiro asleep
12pm1amHong Kong working hours, Rio de Janeiro asleep
1pm2amHong Kong working hours, Rio de Janeiro asleep
2pm3amHong Kong working hours, Rio de Janeiro asleep
3pm4amHong Kong working hours, Rio de Janeiro asleep
4pm5amHong Kong working hours, Rio de Janeiro asleep
5pm6amHong Kong evening, Rio de Janeiro early
6pm7amHong Kong evening, Rio de Janeiro early
7pm8amHong Kong evening, Rio de Janeiro early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amHong Kong late evening, Rio de Janeiro working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro

Neither Hong Kong nor Rio de Janeiro observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 11 hours ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro

Great-circle distance
17,691 km
Direct flight time
~21h 49m

Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro are 17,691 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~21h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Hong Kong is currently 11 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 11 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 10pm in Rio de Janeiro.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Rio de Janeiro observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro?
Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro are 17,691 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 21 hours 49 minutes.