Rio de Janeiro to Houston time converter

Houston is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro. When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 7:00 AM in Houston.

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Houston CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
Houston
Texas, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rio de Janeiro to Houston conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

Rio de Janeiro and Houston are 8,086 km (5,024 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Houston is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 7:00 AM in Houston.

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

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

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

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