Offset
The time difference between Brasília and Johannesburg is 5 hours.
Brasília (BRT) is behind Johannesburg (SAST).
BRT: UTC-3
SAST: UTC+2
Neither Brasília nor Johannesburg is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Brasília (2 PM–5 PM in Johannesburg).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Brasília (3:00 PM Johannesburg).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Brazil
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- TiradentesTue, Apr 21
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Corpus ChristiThu, Jun 4
- Independence DayMon, Sep 7
- Our Lady of AparecidaMon, Oct 12
- All Souls' DayMon, Nov 2
- Republic Proclamation DaySun, Nov 15
- Black Awareness DayFri, Nov 20
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
South Africa
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Family DayMon, Apr 6
- Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Youth DayTue, Jun 16
- National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
- Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
- Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26
About these zones
Brasília uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Johannesburg is approximately 4,900 miles southeast of Brasília.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Brasília | Johannesburg | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Brasília nor Johannesburg observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:35 AM
- Sunset
- 5:48 PM
- Day length
- 11h 13m
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 33m
Daylight overlap: 5h 49m — 6:35 AM–12:24 PM in Brasília (11:35 AM–5:24 PM in Johannesburg). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Other cities in South Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Brasília in Johannesburg?
- 9:00 am Brasília is 2:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 12:00 pm Brasília in Johannesburg?
- 12:00 pm Brasília is 5:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 12:30 pm Brasília in Johannesburg?
- 12:30 pm Brasília is 5:30 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 2:00 pm Brasília in Johannesburg?
- 2:00 pm Brasília is 7:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 5:00 pm Brasília in Johannesburg?
- 5:00 pm Brasília is 10:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 11:30 pm Brasília in Johannesburg?
- 11:30 pm Brasília is 4:30 am Johannesburg, the next day.