How to convert time from Brasília Time (BRT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Converting between Brasília Time (BRT)
and Eastern Standard Time (EST) could be
challenging. As companies become more global, we find ourselves in
a mess of calendar invites. Time changes from BRT cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasília are 0 hour(s) apart to EST cities like New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Atlanta, holiday schedules, and the basic
communication becomes a juggling act. To make it easier to
understand, we'll break down the process of converting time
between BRT and EST
into step-by-step instructions.
Step 1: Understanding Brasília Time and Eastern Standard Time
Brasília Time is UTC-3, which means that the
local time in the Brasília Time zone is -3
hours apart from UTC. Eastern Standard Time is UTC-4,
which means that the local time in the Eastern Standard Time zone is -4 hours apart from UTC.
Step 2: Calculate the Time Difference
To convert time from Brasília Time to Eastern Standard Time, we first need
to find the time difference between both time zones. Since Brasília Time is UTC-3 and Eastern Standard Time is UTC-4, the time difference is: 0 hour(s)
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0 hours = Brasília Time's difference from UTC -4 + (Eastern Standard Time's difference from UTC -3
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Eastern Standard Time has 0 hour(s) difference Brasília Time.
Understanding Brasília Time and Eastern Standard Time
Brasília Time is UTC-3, which means that the
local time in the Brasília Time zone is -3
hours apart from UTC. Eastern Standard Time is UTC-4,
which means that the local time in the Eastern Standard Time zone is -4 hours apart from UTC.
Step 4: Practice Converting Times
Now that you know the process, try converting different times
from Brasília Time to Eastern Standard Time for practice before going to
the answer page. Remember to always add the Eastern Standard Time time
difference to the Brasília Time time.