Brasília Time (BRT)
BRT is UTC-3. Current Brasília Time and when BRT applies.
Brasília Time now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BRTUTC-3
BRT does not change for daylight saving time
About BRT
- Full Name
- Brasília Time
- Abbreviation
- BRT
- UTC Offset
- UTC-3
- Brasília Time is on
- Standard Time (BRT)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed — BRT is UTC-3 all year
Brasília Time (BRT) is UTC-3, the time zone of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and most of Brazil’s population. Brazil stopped observing daylight saving time in 2019. Western Brazil (Manaus) is on UTC-4 and Acre on UTC-5.
Where BRT is used
BRT all year (no DST)
- São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife, Belém and most of Brazil
Major Cities in Brasília Time
São Paulo--:--BRTBelo Horizonte--:--BRTCuritiba--:--BRTFortaleza--:--BRTSalvador--:--BRTEach city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
BRT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| BRT to ART | Same time | Same time |
| BRT to EST | -2 hours | -1 hour |
| BRT to UTC | +3 hours | +3 hours |
| BRT to GMT | +3 hours | +3 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
BRT FAQs
What is BRT?
Brasília Time (BRT) is UTC-3, the time zone of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and most of Brazil’s population. Brazil stopped observing daylight saving time in 2019. Western Brazil (Manaus) is on UTC-4 and Acre on UTC-5.
What is the UTC offset of BRT?
BRT is always UTC-3 and never changes for daylight saving time.
Does BRT change for daylight saving time?
No. BRT stays at UTC-3 all year. Its difference from places that do observe daylight saving time, such as US Eastern Time, changes when those places switch.
Where is BRT used all year?
These places use UTC-3 all year without daylight saving time: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife, Belém and most of Brazil.