Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans time converter

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

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New Orleans CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
Louisiana, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-2h
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8:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans conversion table

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

Rio de JaneiroNew Orleans
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 New Orleans).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans 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 New Orleans are 7,722 km (4,798 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans?

New Orleans is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

What time is it in New Orleans 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 New Orleans.

When is the best time to call New Orleans 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 New Orleans).

Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans change?

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