BRT to EST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 01, 2025

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Brasília Time (BRT)

UTC-3 • São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Eastern Standard Time (EST/EDT)

UTC-5/-4 • New York, Miami, Toronto

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (BRT): -03:00

UTC Offset (EST): -05:00

DST Status: --

BRT Time: --

EST/EDT Time: --

Time Format:

Current BRT: --:--:--

Current EST/EDT: --:--:--

🇧🇷 BRT is always UTC-3 and never observes daylight saving time. EST changes to EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving time from March to November.

BRT to EST Conversion Guide

What is BRT to EST Conversion?

BRT to EST conversion helps you translate time between Brasília Time and Eastern Standard Time zones. BRT is always UTC-3 and never changes for daylight saving time. EST is UTC-5 in winter and becomes EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving time from March to November.

Time Zone Information

Brasília Time (BRT): Used throughout most of Brazil including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília. Always UTC-3 with no daylight saving time adjustments.

Eastern Standard Time (EST): Used in Eastern US and Canada including New York, Miami, and Toronto. UTC-5 in winter, becomes EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving.

Time Difference: BRT is typically 2 hours ahead of EST, or 1 hour ahead of EDT during daylight saving time.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Winter Period (EST): November to March - BRT is 2 hours ahead of EST

Summer Period (EDT): March to November - BRT is 1 hour ahead of EDT

Brazil Time: No daylight saving time changes - always UTC-3 year-round

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (Winter)

BRT 12:00 PM → EST 10:00 AM

BRT 6:00 PM → EST 4:00 PM

2 hour time difference during EST period

Business Hours (Summer)

BRT 12:00 PM → EDT 11:00 AM

BRT 6:00 PM → EDT 5:00 PM

1 hour time difference during EDT period

Meeting Planning

Best BRT Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Converts to EST: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Good overlap for business hours

Event Scheduling

BRT 8:00 PM → EST 6:00 PM

BRT 10:00 AM → EST 8:00 AM

Perfect for international events

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Always check if Eastern Time is observing EST or EDT when scheduling

• BRT doesn't change - it's always 3 hours behind UTC throughout the year

• Business meetings work best when BRT is in afternoon (2-4 PM) for EST business hours

• Brazil stopped observing daylight saving time permanently in 2019

• Use 24-hour format to avoid AM/PM confusion when scheduling internationally

• EST transitions to EDT on the second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM

Convert Between Brasília Time and Eastern Time

Whether you're organizing a video call with New York from São Paulo or coordinating a deadline across hemispheres, getting the timing right matters. This converter takes care of the time zone difference between BRT and EST/EDT with zero confusion. Below is a snapshot of which countries align with each time zone to help you get your bearings quickly.

Brasília Time (BRT, UTC-3)	Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4)
🇧🇷 Brazil (major regions including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília) 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇬🇱 Greenland (some parts)	🇺🇸 United States (Eastern states including New York, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina) 🇨🇦 Canada (Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut) 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands 🇯🇲 Jamaica (uses EST all year) 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇵🇦 Panama 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador (mainland) 🇵🇪 Peru

This Converter’s Real Purpose

The time difference between Brazil and the eastern coast of North America might look simple at a glance, but daylight saving throws a wrench in the works. While Brazil stays fixed at UTC-3, the eastern US and Canada flip back and forth each year. This tool sorts that out for you instantly, showing you exactly how the two zones line up on any given day.

How To Use It Without Guesswork

Pick Your Date and Time

Start by choosing the day and time from the BRT side or flip it to EST/EDT using the swap button. Enter the values into the fields and let the converter figure out the rest.

Select Your Starting Time Zone

The dropdown lets you choose whether you're starting in Brasília Time or Eastern Time. Whichever you choose, the other zone becomes your output.

Click Convert or Let It Auto-Calculate

You can click the convert button yourself or leave “Auto Convert” checked so results update automatically whenever you change the time or date.

Understand What You See

The output shows:

The converted time and date
Current time difference
UTC offsets for both zones (optional)
If daylight saving is currently active on the EST side

Everything You Can Toggle or Adjust

Swap Time Zones in One Tap

Planning something from New York instead of São Paulo? Hit the "Swap" button and your input/output will reverse without wiping your entries.

Track DST Automatically

This converter knows when Eastern Time switches to daylight saving, which starts the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. That means it’ll show EDT (UTC-4) during that stretch and EST (UTC-5) the rest of the year.

Offset Display for Extra Clarity

Turning on "Show UTC Offset" will show you each zone's offset directly. That’s handy for international collaboration when you’re dealing with multiple time zones.

Set the Clock to Now Instantly

Need the current time for your zone? Tap the "Now" button to instantly set the inputs to the present moment. Useful for checking differences on the fly.

Reset Button for a Clean Slate

If you’ve changed a bunch of settings or times, "Reset" brings it all back to default, Brasília Time as the input and today’s date and time pre-filled.

Pick Between 12-Hour and 24-Hour Format

Use the toggle button to switch between formats depending on what you’re most comfortable with. No reloading needed, the time display updates immediately.

A Real-World Example from Bogotá to Boston

Let’s say you’re managing a webinar hosted out of Bogotá, Colombia, which follows Eastern Time. You’ve got guest speakers dialing in from Brasília. Set the meeting time in EST and convert it to BRT. If it’s during July, remember that Eastern Time is in daylight saving mode. That 11:00 AM event in New York becomes a 12:00 PM appointment in Brasília—an hour ahead, but thanks to this tool, you won’t miss it.

Get Your Scheduling Right Without Doing Math

You’ve got enough on your plate. Whether you're a project manager working across teams or just booking a call with friends in another country, this tool keeps your calendar aligned. It figures out the tricky parts like DST and offsets, so you don’t have to. Just pick your time and it handles the rest.