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Time Difference: Brasília to Los Angeles

🇧🇷BrasíliaUTC-3
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Brasília, Brazil
Mon, Jul 13
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Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
4 hours
Los Angeles is 4 hours behind Brasília
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Brasília vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Brasília (Brazil) uses the America/Sao_Paulo timezone at UTC-3, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 5 hours behind Brasília (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Brasília and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 4 hours per day. The shared window is 1pm–5pm in Brasília, which is 9am–1pm in Los Angeles. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BrasíliaLos AngelesStatus
6am2amBrasília early, Los Angeles asleep
7am3amBrasília early, Los Angeles asleep
8am4amBrasília early, Los Angeles asleep
9am5amBrasília working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm5pmBrasília evening, Los Angeles evening
10pm6pmBrasília late evening, Los Angeles evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Brasília and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Brasília does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Brasília is 5 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Brasília is 4 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Brasília is 5 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Brasília and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
9,270 km
Direct flight time
~11h 54m

Brasília and Los Angeles are 9,270 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 54m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brasília and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 4 hours. Brasília is currently 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Brasília ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Brasília is currently 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Brasília?
When it's 9 AM in Brasília, it's 5am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Brasília and Los Angeles?
The best window is 1pm–5pm in Brasília, which is 9am–1pm in Los Angeles. That's 4 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Brasília and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Brasília does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Brasília and Los Angeles?
Brasília and Los Angeles are 9,270 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 54 minutes.