São Paulo runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
São Paulo and your time
São Paulo at a glance
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | São Paulo |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2019 |
| Coordinates | 23.55° S, 46.64° W |
Which time zone São Paulo uses
Local time in São Paulo is UTC−3 year round, under the America/Sao_Paulo rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2019, and no future change is scheduled.
Although Brazil has 4 different offsets, São Paulo keeps the same time as Brasília.
Clock changes in São Paulo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in São Paulo for 2026 or 2027.
São Paulo time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in São Paulo is 12:00 PM in London, 11:00 PM in Sydney and 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
São Paulo never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in São Paulo
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São Paulo is in the southern hemisphere, so the longest day comes in December (13 hours 35 minutes) and the shortest in June (10 hours 41 minutes). The latest sunset, at 6:59 PM, falls on January 13.
Daylight through the year in São Paulo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:48 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:17 AM | 6:52 PM | 13 h 35 min |
When the sun is highest in São Paulo
São Paulo lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near São Paulo
Every city below shares São Paulo’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogi das Cruzes | 46 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jundiaí | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Atibaia | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santos | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Itatiba | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bragança Paulista | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Itanhaém | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jacareí | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share São Paulo’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as São Paulo.
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- Goiânia
- Porto Alegre
- Guarulhos
- Campinas
- Duque de Caxias
- Nova Iguaçu
- São Bernardo do Campo
- Sorocaba
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as São Paulo today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte
- Salvador
- Fortaleza
- Manaus
- Brasília
- Curitiba
- Recife
- Goiânia
- Belém
- Porto Alegre
- Guarulhos
All time zones and cities in Brazil
Plan around the time in São Paulo
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is São Paulo in?
São Paulo uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does São Paulo use daylight saving time?
Not any more. São Paulo last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2019 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and London?
São Paulo is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and São Paulo does not.
Is São Paulo on the same time as Brasília?
Yes. São Paulo and Brasília both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in São Paulo?
About 13 hours 35 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 41 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.