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Rio de Janeiro is 12 hours behind Seoul

There is no standard 8-to-6 overlap. Someone joins early or late.

There's no shared 9-to-5 between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro; at 12 hours apart, one city's workday is the other's evening or night. Your best bet is one team taking an early-morning or late-evening call — alternating who stretches keeps it fair over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 12 hours behind Seoul.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro?
Unfortunately, there are no standard overlapping working hours (8 AM to 6 PM) between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro. You will likely need to schedule meetings outside of regular office hours.
How many hours overlap between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro during a typical workday?
Unfortunately, there are no overlapping work hours. Someone will usually need to join earlier or later than a normal workday.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Seoul and Rio de Janeiro?
Neither Seoul nor Rio de Janeiro observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains consistent year-round.

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