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BRT to CET time converter
Central Europe is 5 hours ahead of Brazil (São Paulo) for 210 days of 2026, and 4 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
BRT to CET conversion table
Local time in Brazil (São Paulo) and the matching time in Central Europe on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Brazil (São Paulo) (BRT) | Central Europe on 15 January | Central Europe on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 09:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 10:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 15:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 |
| 17:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 |
| 18:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
| 21:00 | 01:00 (+1 day) | 02:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between Brazil (São Paulo) and Central Europe
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 BRT = 13:00-17:00 CET.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-12:00 BRT = 14:00-17:00 CET.
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Daylight saving between BRT and CET
- Brazil (São Paulo) does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Central Europe moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- The gap is 5 hours for 210 days and 4 hours for 155 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Brazil (São Paulo). Brasília Time, used in São Paulo, is UTC-3 all year. Brazil stopped daylight saving in 2019.
Central Europe. Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. The EU changes clocks on the last Sundays of March and October, a few weeks before and after the US.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM BRT in CET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Brazil (São Paulo) is 13:00 in Central Europe. On 15 July it is 14:00.
What is the time difference between Brazil (São Paulo) and Central Europe?
Central Europe is 5 hours ahead of Brazil (São Paulo) for 210 days of 2026, and 4 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between BRT and CET change during the year?
Yes. Central Europe changes its clocks and Brazil (São Paulo) does not, so the gap moves between 5 and 4 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Brazil (São Paulo) and Central Europe?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 BRT = 13:00-17:00 CET. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-12:00 BRT = 14:00-17:00 CET.
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