Current time in São Paulo
São Paulo is on UTC−3 all year.
IANA zone America/Sao_Paulo. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from São Paulo
| Place | São Paulo is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 h ahead 2 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Chicago | 2 h ahead 3 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Los Angeles | 4 h ahead 5 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| London | 4 h behind 3 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Berlin | 5 h behind 4 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| India | 8 h 30 min behind all year | |
| Tokyo | 12 h behind all year | |
| Sydney | 14 h behind 13 h behind 4 Apr–3 Oct | |
| UTC | 3 h behind all year |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in São Paulo
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Quick facts
IANA zone: America/Sao_Paulo
Standard: UTC−3
Daylight saving: not observed
Same clock all year as: Araguaina, La Rioja, Rio Gallegos, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Tucuman, Ushuaia, Asuncion, Bahia, Belem, Buenos Aires.
Daylight saving in São Paulo
UTC−3 all year.
São Paulo does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
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Questions
What time zone is São Paulo in?
São Paulo uses the IANA zone America/Sao_Paulo: UTC−3 all year.
Does São Paulo use daylight saving time?
No. São Paulo keeps the same clock time all year.
How many hours ahead of New York is São Paulo?
São Paulo is usually 1 h ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) (2 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec, 2026).
What is the time difference between São Paulo and London?
São Paulo is usually 4 h behind London (3 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec, 2026).
Does São Paulo have more than one time zone?
No. All of São Paulo uses America/Sao_Paulo.