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BRT to UTC time converter
UTC is 3 hours ahead of Brazil (São Paulo) all year.
BRT to UTC conversion table
Local time in Brazil (São Paulo) and the matching time in UTC on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Brazil (São Paulo) (BRT) | UTC on 15 January | UTC on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 09:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 10:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 12:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 17:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 18:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 00:00 (+1 day) | 00:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between Brazil (São Paulo) and UTC
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 BRT = 12:00-17:00 UTC.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 BRT = 12:00-17:00 UTC.
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Daylight saving between BRT and UTC
- Brazil (São Paulo) does not change its clocks in 2026.
- UTC does not change its clocks in 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.
UTC. UTC is the reference all other zones are measured from. It never changes for daylight saving, which is why servers, logs and schedules are best kept in UTC.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM BRT in UTC?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Brazil (São Paulo) is 12:00 in UTC. On 15 July it is 12:00.
What is the time difference between Brazil (São Paulo) and UTC?
UTC is 3 hours ahead of Brazil (São Paulo) all year.
Does the time difference between BRT and UTC change during the year?
No. Neither zone changes its clocks in a way that alters the gap, so the difference stays at 3 hours.
When is the best time for a meeting between Brazil (São Paulo) and UTC?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 BRT = 12:00-17:00 UTC. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 BRT = 12:00-17:00 UTC.
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