Palm Desert to Rio de Janeiro time converter

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of Palm Desert. When it is 9:00 AM in Palm Desert, it is 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.

Palm Desert PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Palm Desert
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3+4h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Palm Desert to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Palm Desert (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +4h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +5h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +4h

Distance

Palm Desert and Rio de Janeiro are 9,973 km (6,197 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Palm Desert and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of Palm Desert.

What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9 AM in Palm Desert?

When it is 9:00 AM in Palm Desert, it is 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.

When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from Palm Desert?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Palm Desert (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Does the time difference between Palm Desert 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.