Time zone of United States
The time in United States (Washington, D.C.) follows the America/New_York time zone, currently UTC-4. 1 hour behind Brasília.
How to call or schedule a meeting with United States
When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 08:00 in United States; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 17:00 there.
The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 10:00 to 18:00 Brasília time. Remember: because the location changes its clocks, these numbers shift by one hour twice a year.
United States: sunrise today at 07:32 · sunset at 18:10 · see details
See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.
Country facts
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Continent
- North America
- Area
- 9,629,091 km² (3,717,811 sq mi)
- Population
- about 310 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
Neighbouring countries and time difference right now
The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in United States right now.
More countries: North America
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Brazil and United States?
1 hour behind Brasília at the moment. Because United States changes its clocks during the year and Brazil does not, the gap shifts by one hour between summer and winter time.
What time zone is United States in?
United States follows America/New_York, currently UTC-4. The reference location is Washington, D.C..
Does United States have daylight saving time?
Yes. United States moves its clocks forward for part of the year, so the difference from Brasília changes twice a year. Always check the clock on this page before scheduling a call or meeting.
What is the best time to call United States from Brazil?
Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 10:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 17:00 in United States).
What is the capital of United States?
The capital of United States is Washington, D.C.. The country covers about 9,629,091 km². Continent: North America.
What currency and calling code does United States use?
The currency is the US dollar (USD). To call from abroad, dial +1 before the number. Websites use the .us domain.