Scotch Plains to Rio de Janeiro time converter
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Scotch Plains. When it is 9:00 AM in Scotch Plains, it is 10:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
Scotch Plains EDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Rio de Janeiro BRT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:25 PM in Scotch Plains, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Scotch Plains to Rio de Janeiro conversion table
Every hour of today in Scotch Plains and the matching time in Rio de Janeiro. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Scotch Plains | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Scotch Plains (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Scotch Plains and Rio de Janeiro 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
Scotch Plains and Rio de Janeiro 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 Scotch Plains and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Scotch Plains.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9 AM in Scotch Plains?
When it is 9:00 AM in Scotch Plains, it is 10:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
When is the best time to call Rio de Janeiro from Scotch Plains?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Scotch Plains (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).
Does the time difference between Scotch Plains 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.