ET to BRT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 10, 2025

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This tool is specific for ET to BRT. For any other cities or time zones around the world, use our flexible Universal Time Zone Converter.

Eastern Time (ET)

UTC-5/-4 • New York, Toronto, Miami, Boston

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Brasília Time (BRT)

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

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (ET): -5

UTC Offset (BRT): -3

DST Status: --

ET Time: --

BRT Time: --

Time Format:

Current ET: --:--:--

Current BRT: --:--:--

🌍 ET switches between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4) for daylight saving. BRT is always UTC-3 year-round since Brazil abolished daylight saving in 2019.

ET to BRT Conversion Guide

What is ET to BRT Conversion?

ET to BRT conversion helps you translate time between Eastern Time and Brasília Time. Eastern Time switches between EST (UTC-5) in winter and EDT (UTC-4) in summer. BRT is always UTC-3 and never changes since Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019. The time difference varies between 1-2 hours depending on whether ET observes daylight saving time, with BRT always being ahead.

Time Zone Information

Eastern Time (ET): Used in eastern United States and Canada. UTC-5 during standard time (November-March), UTC-4 during daylight time (March-November).

Brasília Time (BRT): Used throughout most of Brazil and remains constant at UTC-3 throughout the year with no daylight saving changes since 2019.

Time Difference: BRT is 2 hours ahead of EST (winter) or 1 hour ahead of EDT (summer).

Daylight Saving Time Impact

EST Period: Standard time from first Sunday in November to second Sunday in March (UTC-5)

EDT Period: Daylight time from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November (UTC-4)

BRT Consistency: Brazil abolished daylight saving in 2019, so BRT remains UTC-3 year-round

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (Winter)

EST 9:00 AM → BRT 11:00 AM

EST 5:00 PM → BRT 7:00 PM

Standard time conversion (2 hours ahead)

Business Hours (Summer)

EDT 9:00 AM → BRT 10:00 AM

EDT 5:00 PM → BRT 6:00 PM

Daylight time conversion (1 hour ahead)

International Meetings

ET 10:00 AM → BRT 11:00 AM/12:00 PM

ET 2:00 PM → BRT 3:00 PM/4:00 PM

Depends on season and DST observance

Late Evening Times

ET 10:00 PM → BRT 11:00 PM/12:00 AM

ET 11:00 PM → BRT 12:00 AM/1:00 AM (next day)

Late times may cross to next day

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Remember ET switches between EST and EDT, changing the time difference from 2 to 1 hour

• BRT never changes - it's always UTC-3 since Brazil abolished daylight saving in 2019

• The time difference is smaller during EDT (summer) making scheduling easier

• Best meeting times: ET morning (9-11 AM) = BRT late morning/early afternoon

• Financial markets: Both regions have overlapping business hours during EDT period

• Always verify whether EST or EDT is in effect when scheduling across seasons

East Coast to Brazil Time Converter

Need to connect across continents? Whether you're setting up meetings between Miami and Brasília or catching up with friends from São Paulo while in New York, this time conversion tool helps you align effortlessly. Right below, you’ll find a quick view of which countries run on each timezone so you can keep tabs on where the sun's up or the workday’s winding down.

Eastern Time (ET)	Brasília Time (BRT)
🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands 🇭🇹 Haiti	🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇫🇰 Falkland Islands 🇬🇫 French Guiana

Why this converter saves you more than just time

This ET to BRT converter isn't just a digital clock. It's a practical tool for anyone dealing with cross-timezone tasks. Whether you're scheduling a remote meeting, planning a call with someone in South America, or simply trying to catch a livestream happening in another hemisphere, knowing the right time matters. And when daylight saving flips the rules? This calculator handles it all without blinking.

Here’s how to use it

Pick your date and time

Start by entering the date and time you'd like to convert. The tool defaults to Eastern Time, but you can easily switch it to Brasília Time using the dropdown menu or the swap button.

Click or let it roll automatically

If “Auto Convert” is checked, the tool updates as soon as you make a change. If not, just hit the big convert button and watch it do the math for you.

Live clock built in

At the bottom, there's a real-time display of what time it is in both zones. That’s handy if you're trying to line things up for “right now.”

Switch perspectives

Use the swap button to flip the input and output zones instantly. Whether you're starting in ET or BRT, you’ll get the info you need both ways.

Some thoughtful extras baked in

Daylight saving awareness: ET shifts between standard and daylight time. This converter checks your input date and adjusts accordingly, so you don’t have to Google whether New York is on EST or EDT.
UTC offset display: Turn on this option to see each timezone’s current offset compared to UTC.
Seconds or no seconds: You choose whether to display time with or without seconds.
12 or 24 hour format: Click the toggle button to show times your way.
Keyboard shortcuts: Power users can use keys like Enter to convert, “S” to swap, “N” for now, and “R” to reset.

Watch out for these common mistakes

If your time shows up as dashes, double-check that both a date and a time are filled in.
The converter reads your input based on the selected timezone, not your computer’s clock, so make sure you’re picking the right starting zone.
Daylight saving awareness is optional. If you're scheduling way ahead, leaving this box checked can prevent mistakes when DST kicks in or ends.

Where this really comes in handy

If you’re working with a team based in Brazil from your office in Toronto, this tool becomes a daily go-to. Imagine needing to check whether 2:30 PM in Brasília works for your 1:30 PM meeting slot in New York during daylight saving. No mental gymnastics required. Just set the time, pick the zone, and the answer appears instantly.

Let time zones work for you, not against you

Whether you’re managing deadlines across continents, catching a football match broadcast, or just staying connected with friends, this ET to BRT converter simplifies all the small things that make a big difference. By handling the technical bits like DST shifts and UTC offsets, it clears the way for better planning and fewer scheduling slip-ups. Just pick your time, and you’re set.