Cape Carteret, NC to Rio de Janeiro: time difference
Rio de Janeiro is 1 h ahead of Cape Carteret, NC. Live clocks for both, the working hours they share, and how each one sits against your own time.
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Cape Carteret, NC 14:18 2:18 PM Rio de Janeiro 15:18 3:18 PM You –:–
14:18 2:18 PM
Eastern Daylight Time · UTC-4
☀️ 07:10 · 🌙 18:41
15:18 3:18 PM
Brasilia Standard Time · UTC-3
☀️ 05:26 · 🌙 17:55
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Rio de Janeiro is 1 h ahead of Cape Carteret, NC.
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🇺🇸 Cape Carteret, NC
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🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
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| Detail | 🇺🇸 Cape Carteret, NC | 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Local time | 14:18 | 15:18 |
| Local date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Time zone | Eastern Daylight Time | Brasilia Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-4 | UTC-3 |
| Offset from Cape Carteret, NC | — | +1 h |
| IANA zone | America/New York | America/Sao Paulo |
| Daylight saving | On summer time → UTC-5, Nov 1, 01:00 | Not observed |
| Sunrise | 07:10 | 05:26 |
| Sunset | 18:41 | 17:55 |
| Daylight | 11 h 31 min | 12 h 30 min |
| People on this clock | 2,000 | 6,211,223 |
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Cape Carteret, NC and Rio de Janeiro: common questions
What is the time difference between Cape Carteret, NC, and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead: it uses UTC−3, while Cape Carteret is on UTC−4.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9:00 AM in Cape Carteret, NC?
When it is 9:00 AM in Cape Carteret, it is 10:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 6:00 PM in Cape Carteret, NC?
When it is 6:00 PM in Cape Carteret, it is 7:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
When do working hours in Cape Carteret, NC, and in Rio de Janeiro overlap?
Working hours (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) overlap from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Cape Carteret, which is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
When does the date change in Rio de Janeiro compared with Cape Carteret, NC?
The new day starts in Rio de Janeiro earlier: at 11:00 PM in Cape Carteret it is already midnight there. Until 1:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, Cape Carteret is still on the previous day.
Does the time gap between Cape Carteret, NC, and Rio de Janeiro change during the year?
Yes – daylight saving time is used in Cape Carteret but not in Rio de Janeiro. From November 1, 2026, Rio de Janeiro will be 2 hours ahead of Cape Carteret.
