What time is it in São Paulo?
The clock below shows the exact local time in São Paulo, Brazil, ticking live in your browser. São Paulo is South America's largest city; Brazil dropped daylight saving time in 2019.
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Time zone & daylight saving
São Paulo uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is currently UTC−3. São Paulo does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC−3 all year.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in São Paulo line up elsewhere today:
| São Paulo | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in São Paulo | 07:00 | 12:00 | 20:00 |
| 10:00 in São Paulo | 09:00 | 14:00 | 22:00 |
| 12:00 in São Paulo | 11:00 | 16:00 | 00:00 |
| 14:00 in São Paulo | 13:00 | 18:00 | 02:00 |
| 16:00 in São Paulo | 15:00 | 20:00 | 04:00 |
| 18:00 in São Paulo | 17:00 | 22:00 | 06:00 |
| 20:00 in São Paulo | 19:00 | 00:00 | 08:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is São Paulo in?
São Paulo is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, currently UTC−3.
Does São Paulo have daylight saving time?
No. São Paulo stays on UTC−3 all year.
How do I know the time difference between me and São Paulo?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with São Paulo and updates automatically.