Rio de Janeiro Shanghai

Best Time to Call

These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.

Sync Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai easily. Rio de Janeiro is 11 hours behind Shanghai. These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.

Upcoming Time Change

  • New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09

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Tokyo

15:45 GMT+9
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New York City

01:45 EST
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London

06:45 GMT
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Synchronization Context

Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.

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.

Shanghai Business Pulse

  • Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
  • Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.

Quick Comparison

Feature Rio de Janeiro Shanghai
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Country Brazil China
Coordinates -22.91, -43.17 31.23, 121.47
Population 13,728,000 29,210,000

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