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Chennai is 8.5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro

Best overlap: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in Rio de Janeiro is 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Chennai.

Plan around 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in Rio de Janeiro, which is 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Chennai, to catch everyone during office hours. With only around 1 hour of shared time, be precise — book 8:30 AM in Rio de Janeiro (5:00 PM in Chennai) and you'll catch both teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chennai and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 8.5 hours behind Chennai.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Chennai and Rio de Janeiro?
The best time to meet is between 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Chennai, which corresponds to 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
How many hours overlap between Chennai and Rio de Janeiro during a typical workday?
There are about 1 overlapping hour per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Chennai and Rio de Janeiro?
Neither Chennai nor Rio de Janeiro observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains consistent year-round.

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