Rio de Janeiro×Maputo
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Rio de Janeiro uses the BRL (R$) and Maputo uses the MZN (MT). Conversations can stay in Portuguese, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Rio de Janeiro drives on the right, Maputo on the left.
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Mozambique
- Capital
- Maputo
- Currency
- Mozambican metical (MZN · MT)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +258
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Maputo?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours ahead of Maputo. Rio de Janeiro runs on GMT-3 and Maputo on GMT+2. 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours 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 Maputo?
About 7,563 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 24m, 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 Maputo use?
Rio de Janeiro uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$); Maputo uses the Mozambican metical (MZN, MT). 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 Maputo?
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 Maputo?
Both Brazil and Mozambique count Portuguese among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Rio de Janeiro also has no other official tongue; Maputo adds no other official tongue.
Do Rio de Janeiro and Maputo drive on the same side of the road?
No. Brazil drives on the right, Mozambique 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.