San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro time converter

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.

San Francisco PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in San Francisco (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro 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

San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro are 10,661 km (6,624 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco.

What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9 AM in San Francisco?

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.

When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in San Francisco (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Does the time difference between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro change?

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