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Best Time to Call Brazil
Business hours, cultural tips, and time converter
Quick Answer
Best time to call:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Best time to email:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM BRT
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Business Hours
Work Week
Monday–Friday
Office Hours
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Lunch Break
12:00 – 14:00
Primary Timezone
America/Sao Paulo
Times to Avoid
- Carnival week
- Long lunch (12–2pm)
- December–January
Cultural Tips
- Relationship-focused culture
- Expect meetings to start late
- Personal conversations before business
Good to Know
- Lunch breaks are often 2 hours
- Carnival (February) shuts down business
- December–January is vacation season