Rio de Janeiro to Connecticut time converter

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

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Connecticut EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-1h
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4:43 PM in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rio de Janeiro to Connecticut conversion table

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

Rio de JaneiroConnecticut
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 Connecticut).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and Connecticut 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

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Questions and answers

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

Connecticut is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro.

What time is it in Connecticut 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 Connecticut.

When is the best time to call Connecticut 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 Connecticut).

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

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