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BRT to SAST Converter

SAST is 5 hours ahead of BRT

Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Time Diff
5h ahead
BRT
UTC-3
SAST
UTC+2
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM BRT (3h)

BRT to SAST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Brasilia Time to South Africa Standard Time

Brasilia Time (BRT) and South Africa Standard Time (SAST) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. SAST is 5 hours ahead of BRT. BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil, while SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho.

When converting from BRT to SAST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM BRT equals 2:00 PM SAST, 12:00 PM noon BRT equals 5:00 PM SAST, and 5:00 PM BRT equals 10:00 PM SAST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across BRT and SAST

For professionals scheduling meetings between BRT and SAST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 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. SAST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+2 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between BRT and SAST?
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is 5 hours ahead of Brasilia Time (BRT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in BRT, it is 5:00 PM in SAST.
How do I convert BRT to SAST?
To convert BRT to SAST, add 5 hours to the BRT time. For example, 9:00 AM BRT is 2:00 PM SAST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does BRT or SAST observe Daylight Saving Time?
BRT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. SAST 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 SAST?
The best time to schedule a call between BRT and SAST 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 SAST.
Is BRT ahead or behind SAST?
BRT (UTC-3) is 5 hours behind SAST (UTC+2). BRT corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, while SAST corresponds to Africa/Johannesburg.

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