Herndon, VA to Rio de Janeiro: time difference
Rio de Janeiro is 1 h ahead of Herndon, VA. Live clocks for both, the working hours they share, and how each one sits against your own time.
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Herndon, VA 04:29 4:29 AM Rio de Janeiro 05:29 5:29 AM You –:–
04:29 4:29 AM
Eastern Daylight Time · UTC-4
☀️ 07:23 · 🌙 18:28
05:29 5:29 AM
Brasilia Standard Time · UTC-3
☀️ 05:19 · 🌙 17:59
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Rio de Janeiro is 1 h ahead of Herndon, VA.
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🇺🇸 Herndon, VA
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🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
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Time zones side by side
| Detail | 🇺🇸 Herndon, VA | 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Local time | 04:29 | 05:29 |
| Local date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Time zone | Eastern Daylight Time | Brasilia Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-4 | UTC-3 |
| Offset from Herndon, VA | — | +1 h |
| IANA zone | America/New York | America/Sao Paulo |
| Daylight saving | On summer time → UTC-5, Nov 1, 01:00 | Not observed |
| Sunrise | 07:23 | 05:19 |
| Sunset | 18:28 | 17:59 |
| Daylight | 11 h 6 min | 12 h 40 min |
| People on this clock | 24,655 | 6,211,223 |
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Herndon, VA and Rio de Janeiro: common questions
What is the time difference between Herndon, VA, and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead: it uses UTC−3, while Herndon is on UTC−4.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 9:00 AM in Herndon, VA?
When it is 9:00 AM in Herndon, it is 10:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 6:00 PM in Herndon, VA?
When it is 6:00 PM in Herndon, it is 7:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
Is there a time when both Herndon, VA, and Rio de Janeiro are at work?
Yes: from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Herndon (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro), the working days (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) overlap.
When does the date change in Rio de Janeiro compared with Herndon, VA?
The new day starts in Rio de Janeiro earlier: at 11:00 PM in Herndon it is already midnight there. Until 1:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, Herndon is still on the previous day.
Is the time difference between Herndon, VA, and Rio de Janeiro the same all year?
No. Only Herndon switches to summer time, so the gap changes twice a year. From November 1, 2026, Rio de Janeiro will be 2 hours ahead of Herndon.
