Sydney×Rio de Janeiro
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Sydney, it's that in Rio de Janeiro.
When it's 8:00 am in Sydney, it's 6:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — evening there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Sydney, it's 8:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — evening there, the previous day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Sydney, it's 10:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — night there, the previous day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Sydney, it's 1:00 am in Rio de Janeiro — late night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Sydney, it's 3:00 am in Rio de Janeiro — late night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Sydney, it's 7:00 am in Rio de Janeiro — morning there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Sydney uses the AUD ($) and Rio de Janeiro uses the BRL (R$). Language shifts too — English in Sydney, Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro. Be careful behind the wheel: Sydney drives on the left, Rio de Janeiro on the right.
- Country
- Australia
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Sydney and Rio de Janeiro?
Sydney is 14 hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Sydney runs on GMT+11 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 Sydney, what time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
10:00 am in Sydney is 8:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro the previous 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 Sydney, what time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
3:00 pm in Sydney is 1:00 am in Rio de Janeiro on the same day — late 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 Sydney from Rio de Janeiro?
About 13,521 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 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 Sydney and Rio de Janeiro use?
Sydney 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 Sydney from Rio de Janeiro?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +61, 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 Sydney and Rio de Janeiro?
Sydney primarily speaks English; Rio de Janeiro speaks Portuguese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Sydney and Rio de Janeiro drive on the same side of the road?
No. Australia 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.