Time zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Abbreviation
GMT-3 (GMT-3)
Daylight saving
Not observed
Location
Brazil
About time in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo is located in Brazil and follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, currently abbreviated as GMT-3 with a UTC offset of GMT-3. Sao Paulo keeps the same UTC offset year-round, so its local time does not shift with the seasons. If you are scheduling a call, planning travel, or coordinating a remote team, the sections below show the current local time, the time difference to major cities, and quick links to convert Sao Paulo time to and from common time zones.
Sao Paulo does not observe daylight saving time. The local clock stays at the same offset all year.
Sao Paulo vs major cities right now
Live local time and offset relative to Sao Paulo. Click any card for that city's page.
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New York
United States
EDT1 hour behind - --:--
Los Angeles
United States
PDT4 hours behind - --:--
London
United Kingdom
GMT+14 hours ahead - --:--
Berlin
Germany
GMT+25 hours ahead - --:--
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
GMT+47 hours ahead - --:--
Kolkata
India
GMT+5:308h 30m ahead - --:--
Singapore
Singapore
GMT+811 hours ahead - --:--
Tokyo
Japan
GMT+912 hours ahead
Common Sao Paulo conversions
When it's a given hour in Sao Paulo, here is the matching local time in other major cities.
| Sao Paulo | New York | Los Angeles | London | Berlin | Dubai | Kolkata | Singapore | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9 AM | 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:30 PM | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6 PM | 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 2:30 AM | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9 PM | 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 5:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
Convert Sao Paulo to other time zones
Pre-loaded converters for the most-searched pairings.
- Sao Paulo to PSTPacific Time
- PST to Sao PauloPacific Time → Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo to ESTEastern Time
- EST to Sao PauloEastern Time → Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo to CSTCentral Time
- CST to Sao PauloCentral Time → Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo to MSTMountain Time
- MST to Sao PauloMountain Time → Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo to GMTGMT / UTC
- GMT to Sao PauloGMT / UTC → Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo to CETCentral European Time
- CET to Sao PauloCentral European Time → Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo to ISTIndia Standard Time
- IST to Sao PauloIndia Standard Time → Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo to JSTJapan Standard Time
- JST to Sao PauloJapan Standard Time → Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo to AESTAustralia Eastern
- AEST to Sao PauloAustralia Eastern → Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo to SGTSingapore Time
- SGT to Sao PauloSingapore Time → Sao Paulo
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Sao Paulo in?
- Sao Paulo is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, currently shown as GMT-3 with a UTC offset of GMT-3.
- Does Sao Paulo observe daylight saving time?
- Sao Paulo does not observe daylight saving time. The local clock stays at the same offset all year.
- What is the current local time in Sao Paulo?
- As of the most recent page load, the local date in Sao Paulo is Sunday, May 3, 2026. The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
- How many hours is Sao Paulo ahead of GMT?
- Sao Paulo is currently at GMT-3. The exact value can change by one hour during the daylight saving transition window.
- What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and New York?
- New York is currently 1 hour behind of Sao Paulo.
- What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is currently 4 hours behind of Sao Paulo.