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BRT to ET time converter
US Eastern is 1 hours behind Brazil (São Paulo) for 238 days of 2026, and 2 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
BRT to ET conversion table
Local time in Brazil (São Paulo) and the matching time in US Eastern on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Brazil (São Paulo) (BRT) | US Eastern on 15 January | US Eastern on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 09:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 10:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 12:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 15:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 17:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 21:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 |
Best meeting times between Brazil (São Paulo) and US Eastern
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 BRT = 09:00-15:00 ET.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:00-17:00 BRT = 09:00-16:00 ET.
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Daylight saving between BRT and ET
- Brazil (São Paulo) does not change its clocks in 2026.
- US Eastern moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 1 hours for 238 days and 2 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 Eastern. US Eastern Time is UTC-5 in winter (EST) and UTC-4 in summer (EDT), and is the default business time for much of the US East Coast.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM BRT in ET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Brazil (São Paulo) is 07:00 in US Eastern. On 15 July it is 08:00.
What is the time difference between Brazil (São Paulo) and US Eastern?
US Eastern is 1 hours behind Brazil (São Paulo) for 238 days of 2026, and 2 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between BRT and ET change during the year?
Yes. US Eastern changes its clocks and Brazil (São Paulo) does not, so the gap moves between 1 and 2 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Brazil (São Paulo) and US Eastern?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 BRT = 09:00-15:00 ET. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:00-17:00 BRT = 09:00-16:00 ET.
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