Washington to Rio de Janeiro time converter

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

Washington PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rio de Janeiro BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Washington
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)

Washington to Rio de Janeiro conversion table

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

WashingtonRio 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 Washington (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Washington 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Washington and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of Washington.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Washington 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.