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BRT to EST Converter

EST is 2 hours behind BRT

Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Current EST Time
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America/New_York
Time Diff
2h behind
BRT
UTC-3
EST
UTC-5
Overlapping hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM BRT (6h)

BRT to EST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Brasilia Time to Eastern Standard Time

Brasilia Time (BRT) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. EST is 2 hours behind BRT. BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.

When converting from BRT to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM BRT equals 7:00 AM EST, 12:00 PM noon BRT equals 10:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM BRT equals 3:00 PM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across BRT and EST

For professionals scheduling meetings between BRT and EST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 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. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). 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 EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 2 hours behind Brasilia Time (BRT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in BRT, it is 10:00 AM in EST.
How do I convert BRT to EST?
To convert BRT to EST, subtract 2 hours from the BRT time. For example, 9:00 AM BRT is 7:00 AM EST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does BRT or EST observe Daylight Saving Time?
BRT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). 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 EST?
The best time to schedule a call between BRT and EST 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 EST.
Is BRT ahead or behind EST?
BRT (UTC-3) is 2 hours ahead of EST (UTC-5). BRT corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, while EST corresponds to America/New_York.

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