BRT to CST Converter
CST is 3 hours behind BRT
BRT to CST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CST
| BRT | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Converting Brasilia Time to Central Standard Time
Brasilia Time (BRT) and Central Standard Time (CST) are separated by a 3 hours time difference. CST is 3 hours behind BRT. BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil, while CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico.
When converting from BRT to CST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM BRT equals 6:00 AM CST, 12:00 PM noon BRT equals 9:00 AM CST, and 5:00 PM BRT equals 2:00 PM CST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across BRT and CST
For professionals scheduling meetings between BRT and CST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 3 hours 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. CST observes DST, switching to CDT (UTC-5). 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.