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Current Time in São Paulo, Brazil

Q: What timezone is São Paulo in?

São Paulo is in the BRT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Sao_Paulo. The UTC offset is -3:00 (year-round).

Q: What is the UTC offset for São Paulo?

São Paulo's UTC offset is UTC-3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is São Paulo in?

São Paulo is located in South America. It is the 12.3 million population city in Brazil.

Brazil · BRT · UTC-3:00

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America/Sao_Paulo

São Paulo Timezone Details

Timezone	BRT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-3:00
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Sao_Paulo
Country	Brazil
Population	12.3 million

Live Time Comparison — São Paulo

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📅 Public Holidays in Brazil (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Brazil. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Feb 16

Carnival (est.)

Apr 3

Good Friday

Apr 21

Tiradentes Day

May 1

Labour Day

Sep 7

Independence Day

Oct 12

Our Lady of Aparecida

Nov 2

All Souls Day

Nov 15

Republic Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call São Paulo

Find the best hours for a call between São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3:00) and another city.

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About São Paulo Time Zone (BRT)

São Paulo, Brazil's largest city and South America's financial capital, uses Brasília Time (BRT, UTC−3) year-round. Brazil discontinued observing Daylight Saving Time in 2019.

Key fact: São Paulo is 3 hours behind UTC and 2 hours ahead of New York (EST) in winter.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in São Paulo with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — São Paulo Time

What time is it in São Paulo right now? +

The current time in São Paulo, Brazil is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. São Paulo is in the BRT timezone (UTC-3:00).

What timezone is São Paulo in? +

São Paulo is in the BRT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Sao_Paulo. The UTC offset is -3:00 (year-round).

Does São Paulo observe Daylight Saving Time? +

No, São Paulo does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC-3:00 throughout the entire year.

What is the UTC offset for São Paulo? +

São Paulo's UTC offset is UTC-3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and London? +

São Paulo (BRT) is UTC-3:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. São Paulo is 3 hours behind UTC and 2 hours ahead of New York (EST) in winter.

How do I convert São Paulo time to UTC? +

To convert São Paulo time to UTC, subtract UTC-3:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in São Paulo and the UTC offset is UTC-3:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is São Paulo in? +

São Paulo is located in South America. It is the 12.3 million population city in Brazil.

What is the IANA timezone name for São Paulo? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for São Paulo is America/Sao_Paulo. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in São Paulo today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for São Paulo are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on São Paulo's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in São Paulo? +

Sunset times in São Paulo are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from São Paulo? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Guarulhos International (GRU) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from São Paulo to London, São Paulo to New York, São Paulo to Dubai, São Paulo to Tokyo.