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Time Difference: Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo

🇧🇷Rio de JaneiroUTC-3
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇧🇷
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Thu, Jun 4
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
12 hours
Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro vs Tokyo timezone guide

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) uses the America/Sao_Paulo timezone at UTC-3, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 12 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 Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo 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 JaneiroTokyoStatus
6am6pmRio de Janeiro early, Tokyo evening
7am7pmRio de Janeiro early, Tokyo evening
8am8pmRio de Janeiro early, Tokyo evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmRio de Janeiro working hours, Tokyo late evening
11am11pmRio de Janeiro working hours, Tokyo late evening
12pm12amRio de Janeiro working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm1amRio de Janeiro working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm2amRio de Janeiro working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm3amRio de Janeiro working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm4amRio de Janeiro working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm5amRio de Janeiro evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm6amRio de Janeiro evening, Tokyo early
7pm7amRio de Janeiro evening, Tokyo early
8pm8amRio de Janeiro evening, Tokyo early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amRio de Janeiro late evening, Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 12 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
18,569 km
Direct flight time
~22h 51m

Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are 18,569 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~22h 51m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Rio de Janeiro is currently 12 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Rio de Janeiro ahead of Tokyo?
No. Rio de Janeiro is currently 12 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro?
When it's 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it's 9pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo?
Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are 18,569 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 22 hours 51 minutes.