New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro time converter

Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of New Orleans. When it is 9:00 AM in New Orleans, it is 11:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

New Orleans CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Louisiana, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3+2h
Finding your time zone…

4:56 PM in New Orleans, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

Every hour of today in New Orleans and the matching time in Rio de Janeiro. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in New Orleans (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +2h

Distance

New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro are 7,722 km (4,798 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of New Orleans.

What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9 AM in New Orleans?

When it is 9:00 AM in New Orleans, it is 11:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.

When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from New Orleans?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in New Orleans (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Does the time difference between New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.