Hickory, NC to Rio de Janeiro: time difference
Rio de Janeiro is 1 h ahead of Hickory, NC. Live clocks for both, the working hours they share, and how each one sits against your own time.
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Hickory, NC 08:49 8:49 AM Rio de Janeiro 09:49 9:49 AM You –:–
08:49 8:49 AM
Eastern Daylight Time · UTC-4
☀️ 07:35 · 🌙 18:47
09:49 9:49 AM
Brasilia Standard Time · UTC-3
☀️ 05:19 · 🌙 17:59
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Rio de Janeiro is 1 h ahead of Hickory, NC.
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🇺🇸 Hickory, NC
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🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
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Time zones side by side
| Detail | 🇺🇸 Hickory, NC | 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Local time | 08:49 | 09:49 |
| 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 Hickory, 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 | 07:35 | 05:19 |
| Sunset | 18:47 | 17:59 |
| Daylight | 11 h 12 min | 12 h 40 min |
| People on this clock | 40,374 | 6,211,223 |
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Hickory, NC and Rio de Janeiro: common questions
What is the time difference between Hickory, NC, and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 hour ahead: it uses UTC−3, while Hickory is on UTC−4.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro at the start of the working day in Hickory, NC?
The working day in Hickory starts at 9:00 AM; in Rio de Janeiro it is 10:00 AM at that moment.
What time is it in Rio de Janeiro when it is 6:00 PM in Hickory, NC?
When it is 6:00 PM in Hickory, it is 7:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
When do working hours in Hickory, 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 Hickory, which is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
From what time in Hickory, NC, is it tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro?
Once it is 11:00 PM in Hickory, the date in Rio de Janeiro has already changed. Until 1:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it is still the previous day in Hickory.
Does the time gap between Hickory, NC, and Rio de Janeiro change during the year?
Yes – daylight saving time is used in Hickory but not in Rio de Janeiro. From November 1, 2026, Rio de Janeiro will be 2 hours ahead of Hickory.
