Kiritimati×Rio de Janeiro
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Kiritimati, it's that in Rio de Janeiro.
When it's 8:00 am in Kiritimati, it's 3:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — afternoon there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Kiritimati, it's 5:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — afternoon there, the previous day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 7:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — evening there, the previous day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 10:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — night there, the previous day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 12:00 am in Rio de Janeiro — late night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 4:00 am in Rio de Janeiro — late night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Kiritimati uses the AUD ($) and Rio de Janeiro uses the BRL (R$). Language shifts too — English in Kiritimati, Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro. Be careful behind the wheel: Kiritimati drives on the left, Rio de Janeiro on the right.
- Country
- Kiribati
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English, Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Kiritimati and Rio de Janeiro?
Kiritimati is 17 hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Kiritimati runs on GMT+14 and Rio de Janeiro on GMT-3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Kiritimati, what time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
10:00 am in Kiritimati is 5:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro the previous day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Kiritimati, what time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
3:00 pm in Kiritimati is 10:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro the previous day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Kiritimati from Rio de Janeiro?
About 12,566 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 15h 17m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Kiritimati and Rio de Janeiro use?
Kiritimati uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); Rio de Janeiro uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Kiritimati from Rio de Janeiro?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +686, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Kiritimati and Rio de Janeiro?
Kiritimati primarily speaks English, Gilbertese; Rio de Janeiro speaks Portuguese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Kiritimati and Rio de Janeiro drive on the same side of the road?
No. Kiribati drives on the left, Brazil on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.