Time Difference between Johannesburg and São Paulo

Johannesburg, South Africa and São Paulo, Brazil are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in Johannesburg, it's 5 hours earlier in São Paulo.

Johannesburg operates on Africa/Johannesburg timezone, while São Paulo uses America/Sao Paulo. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Johannesburg.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Johannesburg and São Paulo is approximately 7,429 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.7 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.