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BRT to AST Converter

AST is 1 hour behind BRT

Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Current AST Time
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America/Halifax
Time Diff
1h behind
BRT
UTC-3
AST
UTC-4
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM BRT (7h)

BRT to AST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AST

BRT to AST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
BRT AST
12:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 12:00 AM
2:00 AM 1:00 AM
3:00 AM 2:00 AM
4:00 AM 3:00 AM
5:00 AM 4:00 AM
6:00 AM 5:00 AM
7:00 AM 6:00 AM
8:00 AM 7:00 AM
9:00 AM 8:00 AM
10:00 AM 9:00 AM
11:00 AM 10:00 AM
12:00 PM 11:00 AM
1:00 PM 12:00 PM
2:00 PM 1:00 PM
3:00 PM 2:00 PM
4:00 PM 3:00 PM
5:00 PM 4:00 PM
6:00 PM 5:00 PM
7:00 PM 6:00 PM
8:00 PM 7:00 PM
9:00 PM 8:00 PM
10:00 PM 9:00 PM
11:00 PM 10:00 PM

Converting Brasilia Time to Atlantic Standard Time

Brasilia Time (BRT) and Atlantic Standard Time (AST) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. AST is 1 hour behind BRT. BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil, while AST is UTC-4, used in Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands.

When converting from BRT to AST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM BRT equals 8:00 AM AST, 12:00 PM noon BRT equals 11:00 AM AST, and 5:00 PM BRT equals 4:00 PM AST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across BRT and AST

For professionals scheduling meetings between BRT and AST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

BRT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC-3 year-round. AST observes DST, switching to ADT (UTC-3). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between BRT and AST?
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is 1 hour behind Brasilia Time (BRT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in BRT, it is 11:00 AM in AST.
How do I convert BRT to AST?
To convert BRT to AST, subtract 1 hour from the BRT time. For example, 9:00 AM BRT is 8:00 AM AST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does BRT or AST observe Daylight Saving Time?
BRT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. AST observes DST, switching to ADT (UTC-3). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between BRT and AST?
The best time to schedule a call between BRT and AST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in BRT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in AST.
Is BRT ahead or behind AST?
BRT (UTC-3) is 1 hour ahead of AST (UTC-4). BRT corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, while AST corresponds to America/Halifax.

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