Rio de Janeiro×Abu Dhabi
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Rio de Janeiro, it's that in Abu Dhabi.
When it's 8:00 am in Rio de Janeiro, it's 3:00 pm in Abu Dhabi — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Rio de Janeiro, it's 5:00 pm in Abu Dhabi — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 7:00 pm in Abu Dhabi — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 10:00 pm in Abu Dhabi — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 12:00 am in Abu Dhabi — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 4:00 am in Abu Dhabi — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Rio de Janeiro uses the BRL (R$) and Abu Dhabi uses the AED (د.إ). Language shifts too — Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, Arabic in Abu Dhabi. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED · د.إ)
- Language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Abu Dhabi?
Rio de Janeiro is 7 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. Rio de Janeiro runs on GMT-3 and Abu Dhabi on GMT+4. 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 Rio de Janeiro, what time is it in Abu Dhabi?
10:00 am in Rio de Janeiro is 5:00 pm in Abu Dhabi on the same 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 Rio de Janeiro, what time is it in Abu Dhabi?
3:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro is 10:00 pm in Abu Dhabi on the same 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 Rio de Janeiro from Abu Dhabi?
About 11,758 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 20m, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Abu Dhabi use?
Rio de Janeiro uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$); Abu Dhabi uses the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, د.إ). 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 Rio de Janeiro from Abu Dhabi?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +55, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Abu Dhabi?
Rio de Janeiro primarily speaks Portuguese; Abu Dhabi speaks Arabic. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Rio de Janeiro and Abu Dhabi drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.