United States to Brazil Time Zones

Planning meetings, calls, or travel between United States and Brazil? Our comprehensive time zone guide covers all major cities across both countries, helping you coordinate schedules and avoid timing conflicts.

18 cities in United States2 cities in Brazil

Current Times in Major Cities

United States

New York
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
4:58 AM
UTC-5
Los Angeles
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
1:58 AM
UTC-8
San Francisco
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
1:58 AM
UTC-8
Chicago
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
3:58 AM
UTC-6

Brazil

São Paulo
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
6:58 AM
UTC-3
Rio de Janeiro
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
6:58 AM
UTC-3

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Business Insights

Business relationships between United States and Brazil require careful timezone coordination. Consider cultural preferences for meeting times, with many companies adopting flexible schedules to accommodate international partnerships.

Popular Routes

Popular timezone conversions include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. These routes represent major business and travel corridors with frequent time zone queries.

Timezone Overview

United States spans 5 timezones, while Brazil covers 1 timezone. This complexity makes it essential to specify exact cities when planning international communications.

Planning International Meetings

When scheduling meetings between United States and Brazil, consider:

  • Multiple time zones within each country may affect scheduling
  • Daylight Saving Time changes occur at different dates
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times vary by region
  • Business hours and holiday schedules differ between countries
  • Peak productivity hours may not align across time zones