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Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in New York is 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.

Aim for 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New York time — that's 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM over in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of New York, but the generous 9-hour window means both teams can meet well within their normal day. Because New York and Rio de Janeiro don't both observe daylight saving, plan to re-check the overlap around March and November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hours ahead of New York.
What are the best overlapping working hours between New York and Rio de Janeiro?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in New York, which corresponds to 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
How many hours overlap between New York and Rio de Janeiro during a typical workday?
There are about 9 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between New York and Rio de Janeiro?
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, but Rio de Janeiro does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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