India and Brazil Working Hours Overlap in IST
Brazil · South America
Overlap by Brazil Region
Brazil spans multiple time zones — overlap varies by region
| Region | Timezone | Key cities | Overlap (IST) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasília / São Paulo | BRT/BRST | São Paulo · Rio de Janeiro · Brasília · most of Brazil | 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | 0.5h |
| Amazonas | AMT | Manaus · Boa Vista · Cuiabá (no DST) | No overlap | 0h |
| Acre | ACT | Rio Branco · Acre state (no DST) | No overlap | 0h |
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Overlap for Different Work Hours
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| Brazil Hours | Overlap (IST) | Local Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | 1.5 hrs |
| 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST | 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | 0.5 hrs |
| 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | No overlap | — | — |
Brazil observes daylight saving time. Clocks change twice yearly: Brazil observes DST in Southern summer. Brasília Time (UTC-3) Mar–Oct; Brasília Summer (UTC-2) Oct–Mar. Clocks change 3rd Sunday Oct & 3rd Sunday Feb.
Your overlap window shifts by 1 hour twice yearly when clocks change.
Note: Work week is Mon–Fri
About This Overlap
Brazil is South America's largest economy and a strategic BRICS partner with India. IST is 8h 30m ahead in winter (BRT) and 7h 30m ahead in summer (BRST). India's 9 AM = 12:30 AM Brazil; India's 9 PM = 11:30 AM Brazil. Brazil's opposite-season DST makes scheduling unique. Growing Indian IT presence in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro; strong bilateral defence and trade cooperation.
Last updated: 20 March 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When do India and Brazil share working hours?
Overlap: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST — 0.5 hours
How many hours overlap does IST have with Brazil?
Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) and Brazil have a 0.5-hour overlap window. The exact span depends on daylight saving time in Brazil.
What is the best time to schedule a call between India and Brazil?
Schedule calls between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM IST (9:00 AM–9:30 AM Brazil local time). This ensures both parties are within business hours.
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