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Current Time in São Paulo

The live local time in São Paulo, Brazil — computed in your browser from the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, so daylight saving is always applied correctly for today.

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Time zone facts for São Paulo

  • IANA time zone: America/Sao_Paulo
  • Standard offset: UTC−3
  • Daylight saving: not observed — São Paulo keeps UTC−3 all year.
  • January / July offset: UTC−3 / UTC−3
  • Offset as of August 2026: UTC−3 — daylight saving not in effect
  • Next clock change: none scheduled within the next 15 months (as of August 2026)

São Paulo time — frequently asked questions

What time zone is São Paulo in?

São Paulo uses the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo. Its standard offset is UTC−3, all year round.

Does São Paulo observe daylight saving time?

No. São Paulo keeps UTC−3 throughout the year, so its clocks never shift for daylight saving.

When do the clocks next change in São Paulo?

As of August 2026, no clock change is scheduled for São Paulo within the next 15 months — the offset stays UTC−3.

How does São Paulo time compare with UTC, London, and New York?

As of August 2026, São Paulo is on UTC−3 and 4 hours behind London and 1 hour ahead of New York. These differences shift whenever either side changes its clocks for daylight saving.

Business-hours overlap

When it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo (as of August 2026), it is 1:00 PM in London, 8:00 AM in New York, and 9:00 PM in Tokyo. These readings shift when any of the cities changes its clocks — the Meeting Planner computes the overlap for your exact date.

Convert a time for São Paulo

Planning a call or a deadline? Use the Time Zone Converter to translate any date and time to or from São Paulo — DST-correct for that exact date — or line up working hours side by side in the Meeting Planner.

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