Rio de Janeiro×Port Louis
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 Port Louis.
When it's 8:00 am in Rio de Janeiro, it's 3:00 pm in Port Louis — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Rio de Janeiro, it's 5:00 pm in Port Louis — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 7:00 pm in Port Louis — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 10:00 pm in Port Louis — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 12:00 am in Port Louis — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, it's 4:00 am in Port Louis — 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$) and Port Louis uses the MUR (₨). Language shifts too — Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, English in Port Louis. Be careful behind the wheel: Rio de Janeiro drives on the right, Port Louis on the left.
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Mauritius
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR · ₨)
- Language
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Calling code
- +230
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Port Louis?
Rio de Janeiro is 7 hours ahead of Port Louis. Rio de Janeiro runs on GMT-3 and Port Louis 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 Port Louis?
10:00 am in Rio de Janeiro is 5:00 pm in Port Louis 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 Port Louis?
3:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro is 10:00 pm in Port Louis 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 Port Louis?
About 10,173 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 28m, 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 Port Louis use?
Rio de Janeiro uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$); Port Louis uses the Mauritian rupee (MUR, ₨). 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 Port Louis?
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 Port Louis?
Rio de Janeiro primarily speaks Portuguese; Port Louis speaks English, French, Mauritian Creole. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Rio de Janeiro and Port Louis drive on the same side of the road?
No. Brazil drives on the right, Mauritius 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.