Rio de Janeiro to Scotch Plains time converter

Scotch Plains is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro. When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 8:00 AM in Scotch Plains.

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Scotch Plains EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
New Jersey, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-1h
Finding your time zone…

9:22 PM in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rio de Janeiro to Scotch Plains conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Scotch Plains).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Rio de Janeiro and Scotch Plains switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

Rio de Janeiro and Scotch Plains are 7,769 km (4,827 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Scotch Plains?

Scotch Plains is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro.

What time is it in Scotch Plains when it is 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro?

When it is 9:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is 8:00 AM in Scotch Plains.

When is the best time to call Scotch Plains from Rio de Janeiro?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Scotch Plains).

Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Scotch Plains change?

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