New York City to Rio de Janeiro Time Difference
New York City is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro. See live clocks for both cities and an hour-by-hour meeting planner to find the best time to talk between New York City and Rio de Janeiro.
Meeting planner: New York City ↔ Rio de Janeiro
Green rows are comfortable hours (9am–6pm) in both cities — the best times to talk.
| New York City | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 19:00 | 20:00 |
| 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 22:00 |
| 22:00 | 23:00 |
| 23:00 | 00:00 +1d |
Time difference between New York City and Rio de Janeiro
New York City is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro. New York City is in the EDT time zone and Rio de Janeiro is in -03. The clocks above are live, so the difference is always up to date — including when either city is on daylight saving time.
Or compare each with your own local time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York City and Rio de Janeiro?
New York City is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro.
When it is noon in New York City, what time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
Use the planner above — read across from 12:00 in the New York City column to the Rio de Janeiro column.
What is the best time to schedule a call between New York City and Rio de Janeiro?
The green rows in the planner show hours that fall within 9am–6pm in both cities — those are the most convenient times for a meeting.
Does this account for daylight saving time?
Yes — the clocks and difference use live time-zone data, so they adjust automatically when either city changes its clocks.