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BRT to CT time converter
US Central is 2 hours behind Brazil (São Paulo) for 238 days of 2026, and 3 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
BRT to CT conversion table
Local time in Brazil (São Paulo) and the matching time in US Central on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Brazil (São Paulo) (BRT) | US Central on 15 January | US Central on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 09:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 10:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 15:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 17:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 18:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 21:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 |
Best meeting times between Brazil (São Paulo) and US Central
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 12:00-17:00 BRT = 09:00-14:00 CT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 BRT = 09:00-15:00 CT.
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Daylight saving between BRT and CT
- Brazil (São Paulo) does not change its clocks in 2026.
- US Central moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 2 hours for 238 days and 3 hours for 127 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.
US Central. US Central Time is UTC-6 in winter (CST) and UTC-5 in summer (CDT), changing together with the other US zones.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM BRT in CT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Brazil (São Paulo) is 06:00 in US Central. On 15 July it is 07:00.
What is the time difference between Brazil (São Paulo) and US Central?
US Central is 2 hours behind Brazil (São Paulo) for 238 days of 2026, and 3 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between BRT and CT change during the year?
Yes. US Central changes its clocks and Brazil (São Paulo) does not, so the gap moves between 2 and 3 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Brazil (São Paulo) and US Central?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 12:00-17:00 BRT = 09:00-14:00 CT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 BRT = 09:00-15:00 CT.
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