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UTC to BRT Converter

BRT is 3 hours behind UTC

Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Time Diff
3h behind
UTC
UTC+0
BRT
UTC-3
Overlapping hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM UTC (5h)

UTC to BRT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Coordinated Universal Time to Brasilia Time

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

When converting from UTC to BRT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM UTC equals 6:00 AM BRT, 12:00 PM noon UTC equals 9:00 AM BRT, and 5:00 PM UTC equals 2:00 PM BRT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across UTC and BRT

For professionals scheduling meetings between UTC 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

UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+0 year-round. BRT does not observe DST, staying at UTC-3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between UTC and BRT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) is 3 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When it is 12:00 PM noon in UTC, it is 9:00 AM in BRT.
How do I convert UTC to BRT?
To convert UTC to BRT, subtract 3 hours from the UTC time. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 6:00 AM BRT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does UTC or BRT observe Daylight Saving Time?
UTC 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 UTC and BRT?
The best time to schedule a call between UTC and BRT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in UTC, 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 UTC ahead or behind BRT?
UTC (UTC+0) is 3 hours ahead of BRT (UTC-3). UTC corresponds to the IANA time zone Etc/UTC, while BRT corresponds to America/Sao_Paulo.

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