Rio de Janeiro to Madison time converter
Madison is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro. When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 7:00 AM in Madison.
Rio de Janeiro BRT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Madison CDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10:56 AM in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Rio de Janeiro to Madison conversion table
Every hour of today in Rio de Janeiro and the matching time in Madison. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Rio de Janeiro | Madison |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 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 Madison).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and Madison switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h
Distance
Rio de Janeiro and Madison are 8,726 km (5,422 miles) apart in a straight line.
More conversions
Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Madison?
Madison is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
What time is it in Madison 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 Madison.
When is the best time to call Madison 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 Madison).
Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Madison change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.