Rio de Janeiro to Bethesda time converter

Bethesda is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro. When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 8:00 AM in Bethesda.

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Bethesda EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
Bethesda
Maryland, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rio de Janeiro to Bethesda conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Bethesda).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Rio de Janeiro and Bethesda are 7,734 km (4,806 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Bethesda?

Bethesda is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 8:00 AM in Bethesda.

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

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Bethesda).

Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Bethesda change?

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