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IST to BRT Converter

BRT is 8 hours and 30 minutes behind IST

Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Time Diff
8h 30m behind
IST
UTC+5:30
BRT
UTC-3

IST to BRT Conversion Table

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

IST to BRT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
IST BRT
12:00 AM 3:30 PM -1d
1:00 AM 4:30 PM -1d
2:00 AM 5:30 PM -1d
3:00 AM 6:30 PM -1d
4:00 AM 7:30 PM -1d
5:00 AM 8:30 PM -1d
6:00 AM 9:30 PM -1d
7:00 AM 10:30 PM -1d
8:00 AM 11:30 PM -1d
9:00 AM 12:30 AM
10:00 AM 1:30 AM
11:00 AM 2:30 AM
12:00 PM 3:30 AM
1:00 PM 4:30 AM
2:00 PM 5:30 AM
3:00 PM 6:30 AM
4:00 PM 7:30 AM
5:00 PM 8:30 AM
6:00 PM 9:30 AM
7:00 PM 10:30 AM
8:00 PM 11:30 AM
9:00 PM 12:30 PM
10:00 PM 1:30 PM
11:00 PM 2:30 PM

Converting India Standard Time to Brasilia Time

India Standard Time (IST) and Brasilia Time (BRT) are separated by a 8 hours and 30 minutes time difference. BRT is 8 hours and 30 minutes behind IST. IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka, while BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil.

When converting from IST to BRT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM IST equals 12:30 AM BRT, 12:00 PM noon IST equals 3:30 AM BRT, and 5:00 PM IST equals 8:30 AM BRT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across IST and BRT

For professionals scheduling meetings between IST 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 8 hours and 30 minutes 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

IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5:30 year-round. BRT does not observe DST, staying at UTC-3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between IST and BRT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) is 8 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in IST, it is 3:30 AM in BRT.
How do I convert IST to BRT?
To convert IST to BRT, subtract 8 hours and 30 minutes from the IST time. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 12:30 AM BRT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does IST or BRT observe Daylight Saving Time?
IST 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 IST and BRT?
The best time to schedule a call between IST and BRT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in IST, 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 IST ahead or behind BRT?
IST (UTC+5:30) is 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of BRT (UTC-3). IST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata, while BRT corresponds to America/Sao_Paulo.

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