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BRT to CAT Converter

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Brasilia Time1:35 amFri, Jun 5
Brasilia TimeBRT
South America · UTC-3
1:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Central Africa TimeCAT
Africa · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Brasilia Time and Central Africa Time is 5 hours.

5 hours

Brasilia Time (BRT) is behind Central Africa Time (CAT).

BRT: UTC-3

CAT: UTC+2

Neither Brasilia Time nor Central Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Brasilia Time (2 PM–5 PM in Central Africa Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 10:00 AM Brasilia Time (3:00 PM Central Africa Time).

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

About these zones

Brasilia Time is also known as BRT. To call Brazil, dial +55.

Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.

Central Africa Time is approximately 5,000 miles east of Brasilia Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

BRTCATDay
12:00 am5:00 amSame day
1:00 am6:00 amSame day
2:00 am7:00 amSame day
3:00 am8:00 amSame day
4:00 am9:00 amSame day
5:00 am10:00 amSame day
6:00 am11:00 amSame day
7:00 am12:00 pmSame day
8:00 am1:00 pmSame day
9:00 am2:00 pmSame day
10:00 am3:00 pmSame day
11:00 am4:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
8:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
9:00 pm2:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm3:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm4:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Brasilia Time nor Central Africa Time 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

Brasilia Time
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
10h 45m
Central Africa Time
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
11h 6m

Daylight overlap: 5h 45m — 6:44 AM–12:28 PM in Brasilia Time (11:44 AM–5:28 PM in Central Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central 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 Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am BRT in CAT?
9:00 am BRT is 2:00 pm CAT.
What is 12:00 pm BRT in CAT?
12:00 pm BRT is 5:00 pm CAT.
What is 12:30 pm BRT in CAT?
12:30 pm BRT is 5:30 pm CAT.
What is 2:00 pm BRT in CAT?
2:00 pm BRT is 7:00 pm CAT.
What is 5:00 pm BRT in CAT?
5:00 pm BRT is 10:00 pm CAT.
What is 11:30 pm BRT in CAT?
11:30 pm BRT is 4:30 am CAT, the next day.