Rio de Janeiro to Washington D.C. Time Difference
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro is currently 1 hour behind of 🇺🇸 Washington D.C.. This difference varies between 2h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
7,724 km
Approx. flight
9.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Rio de Janeiro to Washington D.C.
| 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro | 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, while Rio de Janeiro does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours behind and 1 hour behind depending on the season. Currently, Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour behind relative to Washington D.C..
Min difference
2h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Rio de Janeiro and Washington D.C. (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Washington D.C.?
The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Washington D.C. is currently 1 hour behind. Rio de Janeiro uses GMT-3 (UTC-3), while Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours behind to 1 hour behind.
When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, what time is it in Washington D.C.?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Rio de Janeiro, it is 11:00 AM in Washington D.C.. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Washington D.C. change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours behind and 1 hour behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Rio de Janeiro and Washington D.C.?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Washington D.C.). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Rio de Janeiro ahead or behind Washington D.C.?
Rio de Janeiro is currently 1 hour ahead of Washington D.C..
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, currently using GMT-3 (UTC-3). Rio de Janeiro does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Rio de Janeiro in Washington D.C.?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Rio de Janeiro, it is 11:00 PM in Washington D.C..