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Ottawa is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro

Best overlap: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro is 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Ottawa.

For a call that suits both sides, look at 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro / 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Ottawa. Ottawa is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro, but the generous 8-hour window means both teams can meet well within their normal day. Finally, Ottawa observes daylight saving and Rio de Janeiro doesn't, so this window shifts by an hour for part of the year — recheck it each spring and autumn.

Time in Rio de Janeiro/Time in Ottawa

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Rio de Janeiro
America/Sao Paulo
Ottawa
America/Toronto

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Rio de Janeiro and Ottawa?
The best time to meet is between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Ottawa.
How many hours overlap between Rio de Janeiro and Ottawa during a typical workday?
There are about 8 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Ottawa?
Ottawa 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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