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PT to BRT time converter
Brazil (São Paulo) is 4 hours ahead of US Pacific for 238 days of 2026, and 5 hours ahead of for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
PT to BRT conversion table
Local time in US Pacific and the matching time in Brazil (São Paulo) on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| US Pacific (PT) | Brazil (São Paulo) on 15 January | Brazil (São Paulo) on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 09:00 | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 10:00 | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 12:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| 15:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 17:00 | 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 18:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 |
| 21:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | 01:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between US Pacific and Brazil (São Paulo)
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-12:00 PT = 14:00-17:00 BRT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 PT = 13:00-17:00 BRT.
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Daylight saving between PT and BRT
- US Pacific moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- Brazil (São Paulo) does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 4 hours for 238 days and 5 hours for 127 days of 2026.
About the two zones
US Pacific. US Pacific Time is UTC-8 in winter (PST) and UTC-7 in summer (PDT). Clocks change on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November.
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 PT in BRT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in US Pacific is 14:00 in Brazil (São Paulo). On 15 July it is 13:00.
What is the time difference between US Pacific and Brazil (São Paulo)?
Brazil (São Paulo) is 4 hours ahead of US Pacific for 238 days of 2026, and 5 hours ahead of for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between PT and BRT change during the year?
Yes. US Pacific changes its clocks and Brazil (São Paulo) does not, so the gap moves between 4 and 5 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between US Pacific and Brazil (São Paulo)?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-12:00 PT = 14:00-17:00 BRT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 PT = 13:00-17:00 BRT.
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