Time difference
Time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Washington, D.C.
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Washington, D.C. is currently 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro • GMT-3
10:19 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Washington, D.C. • EDT
9:19 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 7 hours. 10 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro is 9 AM–4 PM in Washington, D.C.. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Rio de Janeiro | Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 2 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Washington, D.C. than Rio de Janeiro?
- Washington, D.C. is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro.
- What time is 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro in Washington, D.C.?
- 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro is 8:00 AM in Washington, D.C..
- Do Rio de Janeiro and Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 2 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Rio de Janeiro?
- Aim for 10 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro, which is 9 AM–4 PM in Washington, D.C..