BRT — Brasília Time
UTC-03:00 · 3 hours behind UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | BRT |
| Full name | Brasília Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-03:00 |
| IANA identifier | America/Sao_Paulo |
| DST | Not observed |
Time Difference from BRT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +1h |
| Chicago | +2h |
| Los Angeles | +4h |
| London | -4h |
| Paris | -5h |
| Moscow | -6h |
| Dubai | -7h |
| Mumbai | -8h 30m |
| Bangkok | -10h |
| Shanghai | -11h |
| Tokyo | -12h |
| Sydney | -13h |
| Auckland | -15h |
Using BRT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently morning in BRT, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with New York: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM BRT equals 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | BRT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Chicago | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Paris | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert BRT to Other Time Zones
Cities in BRT
About BRT (Brasília Time)
BRT (Brasília Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of -03:00, meaning it is 3 hours behind UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as America/Sao_Paulo. It is used in 2 countries, including Brazil, Chile.
BRT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of -03:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in BRT include São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and 280 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BRT?
BRT stands for Brasília Time. It is 3 hours behind UTC (UTC-03:00). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Sao_Paulo.
What is the current time in BRT?
The current BRT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. BRT is UTC-03:00, which is 3 hours behind UTC.
Does BRT observe daylight saving time?
No, BRT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of -03:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use BRT?
Countries and regions using BRT include Brazil, Chile.
How do I convert BRT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert BRT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between BRT and 13 major world cities.