Rio de Janeiro — time and weather
Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil, in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone. This page shows the current local time in Rio de Janeiro and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
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About the time in Rio de Janeiro
Local time in Rio de Janeiro is based on the America/Sao_Paulo time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
City population≈ 6,748,000 people
Country languagesPortuguese
Currencyreal (R$, BRL)
Brazil is the largest country in South America with rainforests, long beaches, music and a carnival culture.
More about the country: Brazil →What to see in Rio de Janeiro
Sights and historical places
- the Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado
- the Sugarloaf Mountain with its cable car
- Copacabana Beach
- the Selarón Steps
Museums
- the Museum of Tomorrow
- the National Historical Museum
Where to spend time
- the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
- the Tijuca rainforest park
- the Botanical Garden
Local cuisine
Brazilian cuisine — churrasco and feijoada; cafes and kiosks on the beaches.