Time Difference Between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 4 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
America/Sao_Paulo · UTC-3
United States
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles · UTC-7
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles.
Rio de Janeiro
1:00 PM
Los Angeles
9:00 AM
Rio de Janeiro
2:00 PM
Los Angeles
10:00 AM
Rio de Janeiro
3:00 PM
Los Angeles
11:00 AM
Rio de Janeiro
4:00 PM
Los Angeles
12:00 PM
Rio de Janeiro
5:00 PM
Los Angeles
1:00 PM
Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Los Angeles for an hour in Rio de Janeiro. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) is 4 hours behind Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (UTC-3).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro, what time is it in Los Angeles?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Rio de Janeiro is mapped to its equivalent local time in Los Angeles, including day shift markers when the date differs.