Los Angeles×Rio de Janeiro
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Los Angeles, it's that in Rio de Janeiro.
When it's 8:00 am in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — midday there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Los Angeles, it's 2:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 4:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — evening there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro — night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 1:00 am in Rio de Janeiro — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Los Angeles uses the USD ($) and Rio de Janeiro uses the BRL (R$). Language shifts too — English in Los Angeles, Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro?
Los Angeles is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. Los Angeles runs on GMT-7 and Rio de Janeiro on GMT-3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Los Angeles, what time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
10:00 am in Los Angeles is 2:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Los Angeles, what time is it in Rio de Janeiro?
3:00 pm in Los Angeles is 7:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro on the same day — evening there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 4 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro?
About 10,143 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 26m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro use?
Los Angeles uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Rio de Janeiro uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro?
Los Angeles primarily speaks English; Rio de Janeiro speaks Portuguese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.