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Time Difference: Rio de Janeiro to Sydney

🇧🇷Rio de JaneiroUTC-3
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Wed, Jun 3
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Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
13 hours
Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro vs Sydney timezone guide

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) uses the America/Sao_Paulo timezone at UTC-3, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 13 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Rio de Janeiro and Sydney 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

Rio de JaneiroSydneyStatus
6am7pmRio de Janeiro early, Sydney evening
7am8pmRio de Janeiro early, Sydney evening
8am9pmRio de Janeiro early, Sydney evening
9am10pmRio de Janeiro working hours, Sydney late evening
10am11pmRio de Janeiro working hours, Sydney late evening
11am12amRio de Janeiro working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm1amRio de Janeiro working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm2amRio de Janeiro working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm3amRio de Janeiro working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm4amRio de Janeiro working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm5amRio de Janeiro working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm6amRio de Janeiro evening, Sydney early
6pm7amRio de Janeiro evening, Sydney early
7pm8amRio de Janeiro evening, Sydney early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amRio de Janeiro late evening, Sydney 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 Rio de Janeiro and Sydney

Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Rio de Janeiro does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Sydney's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Apr 4Rio de Janeiro is 14 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 → Oct 3Rio de Janeiro is 13 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 → Dec 31Rio de Janeiro is 14 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney

Great-circle distance
13,521 km
Direct flight time
~16h 54m

Rio de Janeiro and Sydney are 13,521 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 54m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Rio de Janeiro is currently 13 hours behind Sydney.
Is Rio de Janeiro ahead of Sydney?
No. Rio de Janeiro is currently 13 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro?
When it's 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it's 10pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Rio de Janeiro and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Rio de Janeiro and Sydney 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 Rio de Janeiro and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Rio de Janeiro does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Rio de Janeiro and Sydney?
Rio de Janeiro and Sydney are 13,521 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 54 minutes.