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CST-CN to BRT Converter

BRT is 11 hours behind CST-CN

Current CST-CN Time
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Asia/Shanghai
Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Time Diff
11h behind
CST-CN
UTC+8
BRT
UTC-3

CST-CN to BRT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting China Standard Time to Brasilia Time

China Standard Time (CST-CN) and Brasilia Time (BRT) are separated by a 11 hours time difference. BRT is 11 hours behind CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8, used in China, while BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil.

When converting from CST-CN to BRT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST-CN equals 10:00 PM BRT, 12:00 PM noon CST-CN equals 1:00 AM BRT, and 5:00 PM CST-CN equals 6:00 AM BRT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across CST-CN and BRT

For professionals scheduling meetings between CST-CN and BRT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 11 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. BRT does not observe DST, staying at UTC-3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CST-CN and BRT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) is 11 hours behind China Standard Time (CST-CN). When it is 12:00 PM noon in CST-CN, it is 1:00 AM in BRT.
How do I convert CST-CN to BRT?
To convert CST-CN to BRT, subtract 11 hours from the CST-CN time. For example, 9:00 AM CST-CN is 10:00 PM BRT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does CST-CN or BRT observe Daylight Saving Time?
CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time. BRT 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 CST-CN and BRT?
The best time to schedule a call between CST-CN and BRT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in CST-CN, 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 BRT.
Is CST-CN ahead or behind BRT?
CST-CN (UTC+8) is 11 hours ahead of BRT (UTC-3). CST-CN corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai, while BRT corresponds to America/Sao_Paulo.

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