Barcelona ↔ Rio de Janeiro
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 13:00 and 17:00 (Barcelona time).
Sync Barcelona and Rio de Janeiro easily. Barcelona is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 13:00 and 17:00 (Barcelona time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:06 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:06 EST
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London
08:06 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
A 4 hours gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
Barcelona Business Pulse
- Culture Dynamic, creative, and highly international. Values both innovation and local Catalan culture.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Avoid calling during the 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM lunch break. Best times are 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Barcelona is an international tech and design hub; the vibe is professional but creative. Relationship building is important, and a warm, engaged tone is appreciated.
Rio de Janeiro Business Pulse
- Culture Relaxed but hardworking. Creative and media industries are prominent.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call times are 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. "Cariocas" (Rio locals) value an informal and friendly start to meetings. Always spend a few minutes on social pleasantries. Avoid scheduling anything for Friday afternoon as the city begins its weekend transition early.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Barcelona | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | Spain | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 41.39, 2.17 | -22.91, -43.17 |
| Population | 1,620,000 | 13,728,000 |