Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of New York. Rio uses Brasilia Time (BRT, UTC-3) while New York uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in New York, it's 2:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil no longer observes daylight saving time (since 2019), while New York does. During US daylight saving time (March to November), the difference is only 1 hour.
Best calling time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Rio time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in New York, covering business hours.
Rio de Janeiro and New York are both iconic coastal cities known for their beaches and vibrant culture. Direct flights connect them in about 10 hours.