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New York to Rio de Janeiro Time Difference

Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York — when it's 12:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro. (New York (America/New_York, EDT); Rio de Janeiro (America/Sao_Paulo, BRT).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.

Quick answer

Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York. The best window for a call is 9 AM–4 PM in New York, which is 10 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro — a 7-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Clocks change on November 1, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between New York and Rio de Janeiro — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 10:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
  • When it's 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it's 8:00 AM in New York.

Rio de Janeiro is currently 1 hour ahead of New York.

New York • EDT
4:42 PM
Sunday, Aug 23
Rio de Janeiro • BRT
5:42 PM
Sunday, Aug 23

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in New York and Rio de Janeiro overlap for 7 hours. 9 AM–4 PM in New York is 10 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

New YorkRio de Janeiro
12 AM1:00 AM
1 AM2:00 AM
2 AM3:00 AM
3 AM4:00 AM
4 AM5:00 AM
5 AM6:00 AM
6 AM7:00 AM
7 AM8:00 AM
8 AM9:00 AM
9 AM10:00 AM
10 AM11:00 AM
11 AM12:00 PM
12 PM1:00 PM
1 PM2:00 PM
2 PM3:00 PM
3 PM4:00 PM
4 PM5:00 PM
5 PM6:00 PM
6 PM7:00 PM
7 PM8:00 PM
8 PM9:00 PM
9 PM10:00 PM
10 PM11:00 PM
11 PM12:00 AM (next day)

Daylight saving

On November 1, 2026, New York shifts for daylight saving. After that, Rio de Janeiro will be 2 hours ahead of New York (currently 1 hour ahead of New York). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • New York is currently observing daylight saving time.
  • Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio de Janeiro ahead of or behind New York?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York.
How many hours ahead of New York is Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York.
What time is 9 AM in New York in Rio de Janeiro?
9:00 AM in New York is 10:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
What time is noon in New York in Rio de Janeiro?
12:00 PM in New York is 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
What time is 5 PM in New York in Rio de Janeiro?
5:00 PM in New York is 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
What time is 3 PM in New York in Rio de Janeiro?
3:00 PM in New York is 4:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
Is New York currently observing daylight saving time?
New York is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Is Rio de Janeiro currently observing daylight saving time?
Rio de Janeiro does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays the same all year.
Do New York and Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving?
On November 1, 2026, New York shifts for daylight saving. After that, Rio de Janeiro will be 2 hours ahead of New York (currently 1 hour ahead of New York). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from New York?
Aim for 9 AM–4 PM in New York, which is 10 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
When is the best time to call New York from Rio de Janeiro?
Aim for 10 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro, which is 9 AM–4 PM in New York.
New York (EDT) to Rio de Janeiro (BRT) — how do I convert quickly?
Add 1 hour to New York local time to get Rio de Janeiro local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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