Does New York observe daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?

No. Rio de Janeiro stays on BRT (UTC-3) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it's 9 AM in New York?

10:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, on the same day.

New York to Rio de Janeiro Meeting Planner

Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

New York · United States

6:19 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

7:19 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · BRT

Best Meeting Times Between New York and Rio de Janeiro

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in New York (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

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New YorkOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time6:19PMnow
Rio de JaneiroBrazil ·7:19PMnow

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Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in New York time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in New York (13:00) and Rio de Janeiro (14:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in New York (12:00) and Rio de Janeiro (13:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in New York (14:00) and Rio de Janeiro (15:00).

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New York1:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
Rio de Janeiro2:00 PM UTC-3Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 17:00 UTC

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Time difference between New York and Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York right now: Rio de Janeiro is on BRT (UTC-3) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of New York.

Time difference between New York and Rio de Janeiro over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Rio de Janeiro 1 hour ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Rio de Janeiro 2 hours ahead	Clocks go back in New York
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Rio de Janeiro 1 hour ahead	Clocks go forward in New York

New York is on Eastern Standard Time. Rio de Janeiro is on Brasilia Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: New York & Rio de Janeiro Scheduling

What is the time difference between New York and Rio de Janeiro?: Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York right now: Rio de Janeiro is on BRT (UTC-3) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of New York.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Rio de Janeiro?: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in New York (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?: Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
Does Rio de Janeiro observe daylight saving time?: No. Rio de Janeiro stays on BRT (UTC-3) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it's 9 AM in New York?: 10:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, on the same day.

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