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BRT to UTC Converter

UTC is 3 hours ahead of BRT

Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Time Diff
3h ahead
BRT
UTC-3
UTC
UTC+0
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM BRT (5h)

BRT to UTC Conversion Table

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

BRT to UTC time conversion table showing all 24 hours
BRT UTC
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 12:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d

Converting Brasilia Time to Coordinated Universal Time

Brasilia Time (BRT) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are separated by a 3 hours time difference. UTC is 3 hours ahead of BRT. BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil, while UTC is UTC+0.

When converting from BRT to UTC, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM BRT equals 12:00 PM UTC, 12:00 PM noon BRT equals 3:00 PM UTC, and 5:00 PM BRT equals 8:00 PM UTC. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across BRT and UTC

For professionals scheduling meetings between BRT and UTC, 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. UTC does not observe DST, staying at UTC+0 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between BRT and UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 3 hours ahead of Brasilia Time (BRT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in BRT, it is 3:00 PM in UTC.
How do I convert BRT to UTC?
To convert BRT to UTC, add 3 hours to the BRT time. For example, 9:00 AM BRT is 12:00 PM UTC. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does BRT or UTC observe Daylight Saving Time?
BRT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time. 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 UTC?
The best time to schedule a call between BRT and UTC 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 UTC.
Is BRT ahead or behind UTC?
BRT (UTC-3) is 3 hours behind UTC (UTC+0). BRT corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, while UTC corresponds to Etc/UTC.

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