Offset
The time difference between Brasilia Time and Coordinated Universal Time is 3 hours.
Brasilia Time (BRT) is behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
BRT: UTC-3
UTC: UTC
Neither Brasilia Time nor Coordinated Universal Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Brasilia Time (12 PM–5 PM in Coordinated Universal Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Brasilia Time (2:00 PM Coordinated Universal 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.
Coordinated Universal Time is also known as UTC.
Coordinated Universal Time is approximately 3,500 miles east of Brasilia Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| BRT | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Brasilia Time nor Coordinated Universal 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
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 5:28 PM
- Day length
- 10h 45m
- Sunrise
- 5:56 AM
- Sunset
- 6:03 PM
- Day length
- 12h 7m
Daylight overlap: 8h 19m — 6:44 AM–3:03 PM in Brasilia Time (9:44 AM–6:03 PM in Coordinated Universal Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Brasilia 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
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am BRT in UTC?
- 9:00 am BRT is 12:00 pm UTC.
- What is 12:00 pm BRT in UTC?
- 12:00 pm BRT is 3:00 pm UTC.
- What is 12:30 pm BRT in UTC?
- 12:30 pm BRT is 3:30 pm UTC.
- What is 2:00 pm BRT in UTC?
- 2:00 pm BRT is 5:00 pm UTC.
- What is 5:00 pm BRT in UTC?
- 5:00 pm BRT is 8:00 pm UTC.
- What is 11:30 pm BRT in UTC?
- 11:30 pm BRT is 2:30 am UTC, the next day.