Rio de Janeiro to Imperial Beach time converter

Imperial Beach is 4 hours behind Rio de Janeiro. When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 5:00 AM in Imperial Beach.

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Imperial Beach PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-4h
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1:56 PM in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rio de Janeiro to Imperial Beach conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and Imperial Beach 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

Rio de Janeiro and Imperial Beach are 9,974 km (6,198 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Imperial Beach?

Imperial Beach is 4 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 5:00 AM in Imperial Beach.

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

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

Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Imperial Beach change?

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