CST to BRT Converter
BRT is 3 hours ahead of CST
CST to BRT Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in BRT
| CST | BRT |
|---|---|
| 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 Central Standard Time to Brasilia Time
Central Standard Time (CST) and Brasilia Time (BRT) are separated by a 3 hours time difference. BRT is 3 hours ahead of CST. CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico, while BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil.
When converting from CST to BRT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST equals 12:00 PM BRT, 12:00 PM noon CST equals 3:00 PM BRT, and 5:00 PM CST equals 8:00 PM BRT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across CST and BRT
For professionals scheduling meetings between CST 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 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
CST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CDT (UTC-5) during summer months. BRT does not observe DST, staying at UTC-3 year-round. 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.