Brazil to Helsinki
+6hBrazil
BRTSOURCEHelsinki
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BRT and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the BRT (Brasilia Time) and EEST (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
BRT – Brasilia Time
UTC-03:00Brasilia Time (BRT) is the time zone for eastern Brazil, 3 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
About Helsinki
WikipediaHelsinki operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a global gaming and design hub, Helsinki coordinates with EU and Russian markets.
Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for several consecutive years.
Everything You Need to Know About Brazil and Helsinki Time
Brazil runs on Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) at UTC-03:00. Helsinki runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Brazil 6 hours ahead of Helsinki — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Brazil it is 3:00 PM in Helsinki. Midnight in Brazil is 6:00 AM in Helsinki.Helsinki observes daylight saving time while Brazil does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Brazil to Helsinki time conversion table
| Brazil (BRT) | Helsinki (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Brazil to Helsinki time
- Scheduling a call from Brazil to Helsinki: a 10:00 AM start in Brazil lands at 4:00 PM in Helsinki, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Brazil and Helsinki are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM BRT time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM EEST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Helsinki local time against Brazil keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +6h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BRT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM BRT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Brazil and need Helsinki colleagues present.
- Helsinki: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
Best time to call between Brazil and Helsinki
Both Brazil and Helsinki sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM BRT, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM EEST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Brazil and Helsinki overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Brazil is 6 hours ahead of Helsinki (BRT UTC-03:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM BRT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Brazil
Does not observe DST
Helsinki
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Brazil and Helsinki?
Brazil (BRT, UTC-03:00) is 6 hours ahead of Helsinki (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +6h.
How do I convert Brazil time to Helsinki time?
Add +6h to Brazil local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Brazil is 3:00 PM in Helsinki.
What time is it in Helsinki right now?
Helsinki uses EEST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +6h offset from Brazil.
What is the best time to call Helsinki from Brazil?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM BRT — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Brazil or Helsinki?
Brazil is 6 hours ahead of Helsinki. When it is 12:00 PM in Brazil it is 6:00 PM in Helsinki.
Do Brazil and Helsinki use different time zones?
Brazil (Brazil) uses BRT at UTC-03:00, while Helsinki (Finland) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Sao_Paulo and Europe/Helsinki.
Does daylight saving time affect the Brazil–Helsinki difference?
Yes at the moment: Helsinki is on daylight saving time and Brazil is not, so the +6h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Brazil's time zone?
BRT also covers São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife, Curitiba.
Which countries use BRT, Brazil's zone?
BRT is used in Brazil (eastern).
Is there a day difference between Brazil and Helsinki?
Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Brazil and Helsinki?
Helsinki is +6h from Brazil.
What timezone is Brazil in?
Brazil operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a global gaming and design hub, Helsinki coordinates with EU and Russian markets.
What are the business hours in Helsinki?
Standard business hours in Helsinki are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EET.
Which countries use BRT (Brasilia Time)?
BRT is used in Brazil (eastern).
Does BRT observe daylight saving time?
No, BRT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about BRT?
Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019. São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere.
Which cities are in the EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in Brazil, what time is it in Helsinki?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Brazil (BRT), it is +6h later in Helsinki (EET).
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