Time Difference between São Paulo and San Francisco

São Paulo, Brazil and San Francisco, United States are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in São Paulo, it's 5 hours earlier in San Francisco.

São Paulo operates on America/Sao Paulo timezone, while San Francisco uses America/Los Angeles. 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 São Paulo.

Flight Considerations

The distance between São Paulo and San Francisco is approximately 10,434 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.3 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.