Time Difference between New York and Rio de Janeiro

New York, United States and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in New York, it's 1 hour later in Rio de Janeiro.

New York operates on America/New York timezone, while Rio de Janeiro uses America/Sao Paulo. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between New York and Rio de Janeiro is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between New York and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 7,759 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.1 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.