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How many timezones are there in the world?

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What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Brazil to GST

+7h

Brazil

BRTSOURCE

UTC-03:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

GST

UTC+04:00

HH07

MM00

19:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Brazil

GST

12:00 AM

7:00 AM

2:00 AM

9:00 AM

4:00 AM

11:00 AM

6:00 AM

1:00 PM

8:00 AM

3:00 PM

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

12:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

9:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:00 PM

6:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

BRT and GST on the World Map

The map below highlights the BRT (Brasilia Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

BRT Zone

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GST Zone

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BRT – Brasilia Time

UTC-03:00

Brasilia Time (BRT) is the time zone for eastern Brazil, 3 hours behind UTC.

Countries in BRT

Brazil (eastern)

Major Cities in BRT

São PauloRio de JaneiroBrasíliaBelo HorizonteSalvadorFortalezaRecifeCuritiba

Key Facts about BRT

•Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019.
•São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere.
•BRT is 2 hours ahead of EST.
•Brazil spans four different time zones.
•The B3 stock exchange in São Paulo operates on BRT.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-03:00 year-round

Learn more about BRT on Wikipedia

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

Time Conversion Guide: Brazil to GST

Brazil runs on Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) at UTC-03:00. GST runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Brazil 7 hours ahead of GST — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Brazil it is 4:00 PM in GST. Midnight in Brazil is 7:00 AM in GST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Brazil to GST time conversion table

Brazil (BRT)	GST (GST)	Day
12:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Brazil to GST time

Scheduling a call from Brazil to GST: a 10:00 AM start in Brazil lands at 5:00 PM in GST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Brazil and GST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM BRT time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM GST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Brazil is 3:00 AM in GST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BRT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BRT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Brazil and need GST colleagues present.

About BRT (Brasilia Time)

Brasilia Time (BRT) is the standard time in the most populous regions of Brazil, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and the capital Brasília. Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019, so BRT is now observed year-round in these regions. Brazil spans four time zones in total.

About GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between Brazil and GST

Both Brazil and GST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BRT, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Brazil and GST overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM BRT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

Brazil is 7 hours ahead of GST (BRT UTC-03:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BRT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and GST?

Brazil (BRT, UTC-03:00) is 7 hours ahead of GST (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently +7h.

How do I convert Brazil time to GST time?

Add +7h to Brazil local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Brazil is 4:00 PM in GST.

What time is it in GST right now?

GST uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Brazil.