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Time Difference Between Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro
Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
Current local times: Tokyo 10:35; Rio de Janeiro 22:35.
The gap can shift when daylight saving starts or ends on different dates, so use the current date shown on the page.
Tokyo now
10:35 (UTC+9)
Rio de Janeiro now
22:35 (UTC-3)
Current difference
12 hours
DST note
No seasonal DST shift
Date context
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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What is the current difference between these locations?+
The quick card shows live clocks and the current hour/minute difference.
Is the difference always fixed?+
No, it can change when DST switches on different dates.
Can locations be on different dates?+
Yes, this is common across distant time zones.
How do I pick a good call time?+
Use the local times shown at the top, then refine in the full converter below.
Does this use real time zones?+
Yes, IANA zones are used instead of static offsets.