Rio de Janeiro×Malé
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 Rio de Janeiro, it's that in Malé.
When it's 8:00 am in Rio de Janeiro, it's 4:00 pm in Malé — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Rio de Janeiro, it's 6:00 pm in Malé — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 8:00 pm in Malé — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 11:00 pm in Malé — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 1:00 am in Malé — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 5:00 am in Malé — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Rio de Janeiro uses the BRL (R$) and Malé uses the MVR (.ރ). Language shifts too — Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, Maldivian in Malé. Be careful behind the wheel: Rio de Janeiro drives on the right, Malé on the left.
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Maldives
- Capital
- Malé
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR · .ރ)
- Language
- Maldivian
- Calling code
- +960
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Malé?
Rio de Janeiro is 8 hours ahead of Malé. Rio de Janeiro runs on GMT-3 and Malé on GMT+5. 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 Malé?
10:00 am in Rio de Janeiro is 6:00 pm in Malé on the same day — evening 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 Malé?
3:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro is 11:00 pm in Malé 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?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
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 Malé?
About 12,916 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 15h 42m, 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 Malé use?
Rio de Janeiro uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$); Malé uses the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, .ރ). 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 Malé?
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 Malé?
Rio de Janeiro primarily speaks Portuguese; Malé speaks Maldivian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Rio de Janeiro and Malé drive on the same side of the road?
No. Brazil drives on the right, Maldives on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.