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CET to BRT time converter
Brazil (São Paulo) is 5 hours behind Central Europe for 210 days of 2026, and 4 hours behind for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
CET to BRT conversion table
Local time in Central Europe and the matching time in Brazil (São Paulo) on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Central Europe (CET) | Brazil (São Paulo) on 15 January | Brazil (São Paulo) on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 04:00 | 03:00 |
| 09:00 | 05:00 | 04:00 |
| 10:00 | 06:00 | 05:00 |
| 12:00 | 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 15:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 21:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Best meeting times between Central Europe and Brazil (São Paulo)
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 13:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-13:00 BRT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 14:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-12:00 BRT.
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Daylight saving between CET and BRT
- Central Europe moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- Brazil (São Paulo) does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 5 hours for 210 days and 4 hours for 155 days of 2026.
About the two zones
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.
Brazil (São Paulo). Brasília Time, used in São Paulo, is UTC-3 all year. Brazil stopped daylight saving in 2019.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM CET in BRT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Central Europe is 05:00 in Brazil (São Paulo). On 15 July it is 04:00.
What is the time difference between Central Europe and Brazil (São Paulo)?
Brazil (São Paulo) is 5 hours behind Central Europe for 210 days of 2026, and 4 hours behind for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between CET and BRT 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 Central Europe and Brazil (São Paulo)?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 13:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-13:00 BRT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 14:00-17:00 CET = 09:00-12:00 BRT.
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