Current Local Time in São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil (GMT-3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
São Paulo follows Brasília Time (BRT), which is UTC−3. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/Sao_PauloData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in São Paulo
💡B3: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM BRT
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with warm to hot temperatures year-round (18-28°C). Rainy season October-March.
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📍About São Paulo Time Zone
São Paulo is located in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-3). As a major metropolitan city in Brazil, São Paulo serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with São Paulo, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 6 PM. Paulistanos work hard - late nights common. Restaurants serve until midnight or later. local time. São Paulo does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC-3.
São Paulo has a population of approximately 12.3M (22M in the metro area). The local currency is the Brazilian Real (R$). To call São Paulo from abroad, use the country code +55 11. The primary language spoken is Portuguese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, São Paulo time is 2 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours behind London. This makes São Paulo strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: São Paulo Time
- • Time Zone: America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-3)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Brazil (BR)
- • Coordinates: -23.55°, -46.63°
- • Calling Code: +55 11