CET to BRT Time Converter

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

Paris · Central European Time
20:50:35
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
São Paulo · Brasília Time
15:50:35
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

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

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
BRT (Brasília Time)
Observes DST
No

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 CET and BRT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). 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: 14:00–16:00 CET (09:00–11:00 BRT).

Hour-by-hour CET to BRT conversion table

CET time (Paris)BRT time (São Paulo)Status
00:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue04:00 TueCET working
10:00 Tue05:00 TueCET working
11:00 Tue06:00 TueCET working
12:00 Tue07:00 TueCET working
13:00 Tue08:00 TueCET working
14:00 Tue09:00 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue10:00 TueBoth at work
16:00 Tue11:00 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue12:00 TueBRT working
18:00 Tue13:00 TueBRT working
19:00 Tue14:00 TueBRT working
20:00 Tue15:00 TueBRT working
21:00 Tue16:00 TueBRT working
22:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-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

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
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

Sun today in Paris and São Paulo

Paris
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m
São Paulo
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
17:35
Solar noon
12:04
Daylight
11h 2m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and BRT right now?+
BRT (Brasília Time) is currently 5 hours behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or BRT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. BRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and BRT?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 CET (09:00–11:00 BRT), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in São Paulo when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Paris (CET), it is 07:00 Tue in São Paulo (BRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and BRT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. BRT maps to "America/Sao_Paulo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind São Paulo?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind São Paulo (BRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now BRT is 5 hours behind CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and BRT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and BRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). 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 CET and BRT?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 14:00–16:00 CET.