Brazil Culture Context
Time and Punctuality in Brazil
Olá! Vamos conversar. Brazilian time is elastic. Social plans bend. Parties always start late. Business meetings can run on time or thirty minutes behind, depending on city and industry.
Social time
A dinner at eight starts at nine. A party at ten starts at midnight. Arriving exactly on time can leave you alone in the kitchen with the host.
Business time
Major cities like São Paulo run closer to global standards. Smaller cities flex more. When in doubt, confirm by message a few hours before.
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A festa começa que horas?What time does the party start?
Marcado dez, mas chega meia noite.Set for ten, but come around midnight.
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VocêA festa começa que horas?What time does the party start?
AdrielyMarcado dez, mas chega meia noite.Set for ten, but come around midnight.
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