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SAST to BRT Converter

BRT is 5 hours behind SAST

Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Time Diff
5h behind
SAST
UTC+2
BRT
UTC-3
Overlapping hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM SAST (3h)

SAST to BRT Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in BRT

SAST to BRT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
SAST BRT
12:00 AM 7:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 8:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 9:00 PM -1d
3:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
4:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
5:00 AM 12:00 AM
6:00 AM 1:00 AM
7:00 AM 2:00 AM
8:00 AM 3:00 AM
9:00 AM 4:00 AM
10:00 AM 5:00 AM
11:00 AM 6:00 AM
12:00 PM 7:00 AM
1:00 PM 8:00 AM
2:00 PM 9:00 AM
3:00 PM 10:00 AM
4:00 PM 11:00 AM
5:00 PM 12:00 PM
6:00 PM 1:00 PM
7:00 PM 2:00 PM
8:00 PM 3:00 PM
9:00 PM 4:00 PM
10:00 PM 5:00 PM
11:00 PM 6:00 PM

Converting South Africa Standard Time to Brasilia Time

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and Brasilia Time (BRT) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. BRT is 5 hours behind SAST. SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, while BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil.

When converting from SAST to BRT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM SAST equals 4:00 AM BRT, 12:00 PM noon SAST equals 7:00 AM BRT, and 5:00 PM SAST equals 12:00 PM BRT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across SAST and BRT

For professionals scheduling meetings between SAST and BRT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+2 year-round. BRT does not observe DST, staying at UTC-3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between SAST and BRT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) is 5 hours behind South Africa Standard Time (SAST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in SAST, it is 7:00 AM in BRT.
How do I convert SAST to BRT?
To convert SAST to BRT, subtract 5 hours from the SAST time. For example, 9:00 AM SAST is 4:00 AM BRT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does SAST or BRT observe Daylight Saving Time?
SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. BRT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between SAST and BRT?
The best time to schedule a call between SAST and BRT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in SAST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in BRT.
Is SAST ahead or behind BRT?
SAST (UTC+2) is 5 hours ahead of BRT (UTC-3). SAST corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg, while BRT corresponds to America/Sao_Paulo.

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