Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles time converter

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

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles conversion table

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

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles
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 Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles are 10,143 km (6,303 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

What time is it in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles change?

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