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Rio de Janeiro to Chennai time
Use TimeInOne to convert any local time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to the corresponding time in Chennai, India.
The conversion uses America/Sao_Paulo and Asia/Kolkata, including date-specific seasonal clock changes.
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Rio de Janeiro to Chennai Time Converter
Convert Rio de Janeiro, Brazil time to Chennai, India. Compare local times, working hours and recommended meeting slots.
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About Rio de Janeiro and Chennai
Compare location details, time zones, populations and coordinates for both cities.
City information
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
- Country
- Brazil
- BR
- Population
- 6,747,815
- Time zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates
- 22.9064° S
- 43.1822° W
City information
Chennai
India
- Country
- India
- IN
- Population
- 4,681,087
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 13.0878° N
- 80.2785° E
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FAQ
Rio de Janeiro to Chennai time FAQ
Common questions about the time difference, daylight-saving rules and meeting hours between Rio de Janeiro and Chennai.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Chennai?
Chennai is 8.5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. The exact difference can change during the year when one location changes its clocks before the other.
Is Chennai ahead of Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Chennai is currently 8.5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
What time is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro in Chennai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 5:30:00 PM in Chennai on the current reference date. The result can differ during another part of the year because of daylight-saving changes.
Do Rio de Janeiro and Chennai observe daylight saving time?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil does not normally use a seasonal daylight-saving offset. Chennai, India does not normally use a seasonal daylight-saving offset. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones America/Sao_Paulo and Asia/Kolkata for date-specific conversions.
What is the best meeting time between Rio de Janeiro and Chennai?
The next recommended working-hours overlap is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro and 5:30 PM in Chennai, on Mon, Aug 17.