BRT to CET Time Converter

Convert Brasília Time (BRT) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours ahead.

São Paulo · Brasília Time
06:13:16
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Paris · Central European Time
11:13:16
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: BRT (São Paulo)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

BRT (Brasília Time)
Observes DST
No
CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00

Heads up: CET observes DST while BRT does not. The 5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can BRT and CET meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in São Paulo (BRT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–11:00 BRT (14:00–16:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour BRT to CET conversion table

BRT time (São Paulo)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed09:00 WedCET working
05:00 Wed10:00 WedCET working
06:00 Wed11:00 WedCET working
07:00 Wed12:00 WedCET working
08:00 Wed13:00 WedCET working
09:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed17:00 WedBRT working
13:00 Wed18:00 WedBRT working
14:00 Wed19:00 WedBRT working
15:00 Wed20:00 WedBRT working
16:00 Wed21:00 WedBRT working
17:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Brasília Time (BRT)
IANA identifier
America/Sao_Paulo
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
São PauloRio de JaneiroBrasília
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in São Paulo and Paris

São Paulo
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
17:34
Solar noon
12:04
Daylight
11h 1m
Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

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Looking for local time? See time in São Paulo or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between BRT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 5 hours ahead BRT (Brasília Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does BRT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
BRT: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between BRT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–11:00 BRT (14:00–16:00 CET), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in São Paulo?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in São Paulo (BRT), it is 17:00 Wed in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for BRT and CET?+
BRT maps to "America/Sao_Paulo" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is São Paulo ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether São Paulo (BRT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 5 hours ahead BRT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for BRT and CET?+
BRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both BRT and CET?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–11:00 BRT.