World Timezones

BRT to WAT 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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West Africa TimeWAT
Africa · UTC+1
5:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Brasilia Time and West Africa Time is 4 hours.

4 hours

Brasilia Time (BRT) is behind West Africa Time (WAT).

BRT: UTC-3

WAT: UTC+1

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

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Brasilia Time (1 PM–5 PM in West Africa Time).

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

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Brasilia Time (3:00 PM West 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

Nigeria

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Workers' DayFri, May 1
  • Children's DayWed, May 27
  • Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
  • National DayThu, Oct 1
  • National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Boxing DayMon, Dec 28

About these zones

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

West Africa Time is also known as WAT. To call Nigeria, dial +234.

West Africa Time is approximately 3,950 miles northeast of Brasilia Time.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Brasilia Time nor West 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
West Africa Time
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m

Daylight overlap: 8h 17m — 6:44 AM–3:00 PM in Brasilia Time (10:44 AM–7:00 PM in West Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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 West Africa Time

  • LOS
  • KAN
  • IBA
  • ABV
  • PHC
  • KAD
  • BNI
  • ABB

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am BRT in WAT?
9:00 am BRT is 1:00 pm WAT.
What is 12:00 pm BRT in WAT?
12:00 pm BRT is 4:00 pm WAT.
What is 12:30 pm BRT in WAT?
12:30 pm BRT is 4:30 pm WAT.
What is 2:00 pm BRT in WAT?
2:00 pm BRT is 6:00 pm WAT.
What is 5:00 pm BRT in WAT?
5:00 pm BRT is 9:00 pm WAT.
What is 11:30 pm BRT in WAT?
11:30 pm BRT is 3:30 am WAT, the next day.