BRT to PST Time Converter

Convert Brasília Time (BRT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours behind.

São Paulo · Brasília Time
17:58:43
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:58:43
Monday, May 11, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

Convert a specific time

From: BRT (São Paulo)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

BRT (Brasília Time)
Observes DST
No
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

Heads up: PST observes DST while BRT does not. The 4-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can BRT and PST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
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.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:00–16:00 BRT (09:00–12:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour BRT to PST conversion table

BRT time (São Paulo)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon05:00 MonBRT working
10:00 Mon06:00 MonBRT working
11:00 Mon07:00 MonBRT working
12:00 Mon08:00 MonBRT working
13:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon13:00 MonPST working
18:00 Mon14:00 MonPST working
19:00 Mon15:00 MonPST working
20:00 Mon16:00 MonPST working
21:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-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
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in São Paulo and Los Angeles

São Paulo
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
17:35
Solar noon
12:04
Daylight
11h 3m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:45
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 49m

Related converters

PST to BRT (reverse)BRT to ESTBRT to GMTBRT to UTCBRT to CETBRT to ISTEST to PSTGMT to PSTUTC to PSTCET to PSTIST to PST
Looking for local time? See time in São Paulo or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between BRT and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 4 hours behind BRT (Brasília Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does BRT or PST observe daylight saving time?+
BRT: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between BRT and PST?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 BRT (09:00–12:00 PST), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in São Paulo?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in São Paulo (BRT), it is 08:00 Mon in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for BRT and PST?+
BRT maps to "America/Sao_Paulo" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is São Paulo ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether São Paulo (BRT) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 4 hours behind BRT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for BRT and PST?+
BRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT). 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 PST?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 BRT.