Current local time in São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil, uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (Brasilia Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC−3 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Brasilia Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC−3
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +55
The time zone, at a glance.
São Paulo follows America/Sao_Paulo. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. São Paulo stays on UTC−3 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. São Paulo stays on UTC−3 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in São Paulo.
Of these monthly samples, Dec has the most daylight (13h 35m) and Jun the least (10h 41m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 5:33 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 25m | UTC−3 |
| Feb 15 | 5:54 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 52m | UTC−3 |
| Mar 15 | 6:08 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 14m | UTC−3 |
| Apr 15 | 6:20 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 32m | UTC−3 |
| May 15 | 6:33 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 59m | UTC−3 |
| Jun 15 | 6:46 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 41m | UTC−3 |
| Jul 15 | 6:48 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 49m | UTC−3 |
| Aug 15 | 6:32 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 18m | UTC−3 |
| Sep 15 | 6:03 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 57m | UTC−3 |
| Oct 15 | 5:33 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 38m | UTC−3 |
| Nov 15 | 5:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 13h 15m | UTC−3 |
| Dec 15 | 5:14 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 35m | UTC−3 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare São Paulo with your world.
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Best times to call from São Paulo
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are São Paulo time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour behind | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–4:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 4 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (1:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 12 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 14 hours ahead | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Brazil, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Election Day
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · All Souls' Day
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Republic Day
- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · Black Awareness Day
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
Airports serving São Paulo
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- CGH Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport · 9 km
- GRU São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport · 21 km
- VCP Viracopos International Airport · 79 km
Places that share São Paulo’s clock
These places use the same America/Sao_Paulo rules, so their time always matches São Paulo, including clock changes.
- Sao Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasilia
- Porto Alegre
- Curitiba
- Campinas
- Goiania
- Santos
- Vitória
- Niteroi
- Nova Iguacu
- Duque de Caxias
- Vila Velha
- Joinville
- Sao Jose dos Campos
- Santo Andre
- Florianopolis
- Sorocaba
- Novo Hamburgo
Also on UTC−3 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match São Paulo today but may differ after a clock change.
- Argentina
- Chile
- Paraguay
- Uruguay
- Canada
- Suriname
- France
- Bermuda
- Falkland Islands
- Greenland
Questions about time in São Paulo
What time zone is São Paulo in?
São Paulo uses the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, known as Brasilia Standard Time. Its offset is UTC−3 all year.
Does São Paulo observe daylight saving time?
No. São Paulo keeps UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 1 hour behind São Paulo; London is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo; Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of São Paulo; Los Angeles is 4 hours behind São Paulo; Sydney is 14 hours ahead of São Paulo; Dubai is 7 hours ahead of São Paulo.
How do I call São Paulo from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +55, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating São Paulo as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use America/Sao_Paulo. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.