Current local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil
The live clock above shows the time in Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | São Paulo |
| Population | about 14.4 million |
| Coordinates | 23.56° S, 46.62° W |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sao Paulo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:47 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:52 PM | 13 h 35 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sao Paulo at about 12:15 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sao Paulo sits at 46.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Sao Paulo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 4 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 8.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 11 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 12 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul |
Time difference between Sao Paulo and
- Singapore
- Delhi
- Tokyo
- London
- Hong Kong
- Karachi
- Bangkok
- Shanghai
- Dubai
- Manila
- Moscow
- Berlin
- Istanbul
- Rome
- Mumbai
- Amsterdam
- Madrid
- Paris
- Sydney
- Dublin
- Mexico City
- Vancouver
- Houston
- New York
- Miami
- Phoenix
- Toronto
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Andre | 14 km (9 mi) | same time |
| Jundiai | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Santos | 53 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Braganca Paulista | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Itu | 76 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Sao Jose dos Campos | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Sorocaba | 86 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Campinas | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasilia
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Porto Alegre
- Recife
- Curitiba
- Campinas
- Belem
- Manaus
- Goiania
- Santos
- Vitória
- Maceio
- Niteroi
- Natal
- Natal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sao Paulo in?
Sao Paulo is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Sao Paulo have daylight saving time?
Sao Paulo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Sao Paulo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sao Paulo's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).