EST to BRT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Brasília Time (BRT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
14:50:36
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
São Paulo · Brasília Time
15:50:36
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: BRT (São Paulo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
BRT (Brasília Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while BRT does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and BRT meet?

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BRT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 EST (10:00–16:00 BRT).

Hour-by-hour EST to BRT conversion table

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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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 New York and São Paulo

New York
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m
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 New York or time in São Paulo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and BRT right now?+
BRT (Brasília Time) is currently 1 hour ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or BRT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. BRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and BRT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 EST (10:00–16:00 BRT), giving 7 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 New York?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in New York (EST), it is 13:00 Tue in São Paulo (BRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and BRT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" 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 New York ahead of or behind São Paulo?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind São Paulo (BRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now BRT is 1 hour ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and BRT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) 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 EST and BRT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 EST.