Time Difference Between Rio de Janeiro and New York
New York is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
America/Sao_Paulo · UTC-3
United States
New York
America/New_York · UTC-4
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Rio de Janeiro and New York.
Rio de Janeiro
10:00 AM
New York
9:00 AM
Rio de Janeiro
11:00 AM
New York
10:00 AM
Rio de Janeiro
12:00 PM
New York
11:00 AM
Rio de Janeiro
1:00 PM
New York
12:00 PM
Rio de Janeiro
2:00 PM
New York
1:00 PM
Rio de Janeiro
3:00 PM
New York
2:00 PM
Rio de Janeiro
4:00 PM
New York
3:00 PM
Rio de Janeiro
5:00 PM
New York
4:00 PM
Rio de Janeiro to New York — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in New York 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 New York?
New York, United States (UTC-4) is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (UTC-3).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Rio de Janeiro and New York?
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 New York?
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 New York?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Rio de Janeiro is mapped to its equivalent local time in New York, including day shift markers when the date differs.