Rio de Janeiro to Palm Desert time converter

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

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Palm Desert PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Rio de Janeiro to Palm Desert conversion table

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

Rio de JaneiroPalm Desert
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 Palm Desert).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert are 9,973 km (6,197 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Palm Desert?

Palm Desert is 4 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

What time is it in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert.

When is the best time to call Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert).

Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Palm Desert change?

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