What time is it in São Paulo?
Brazil
São Paulo is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (). In São Paulo it is currently --:--:--. São Paulo is located in Brazil. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is same time — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 12:00 in São Paulo. São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan, mainly concentrated in the Liberdade neighborhood.
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| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 4 hours ahead |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 4 hours ahead |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 1 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 12 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 7 hours ahead |
Quick converter
Retail: 9am–7pm (Mon–Sat) | Banks: 10am–4pm | Restaurants: 11:30am–3pm and 7–11pm
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +55 + number
Upcoming holidays in Brazil
- Sep 07Independence Dayin 87 days
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
Live exchange rate
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About São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and South America, the country's main financial, corporate and cultural hub. Known for its gastronomic diversity, vibrant nightlife and impressive architecture.
- Population
- 12,300,000
- Metro area
- 22,000,000
- Official language
- Português
- Currency
- Real (BRL)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical climate, with mild winters and hot, rainy summers.
- Did you know?
- São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan, mainly concentrated in the Liberdade neighborhood.
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 25 km
- Avg. travel time
- 45 min
- How to get there
- CarroÔnibusTrem CPTMTáxi
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions about São Paulo
What time is it in São Paulo now?
The current time in São Paulo is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
What time zone is São Paulo in?
São Paulo is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (UTC-3).
What's the time difference between São Paulo and São Paulo?
The difference between São Paulo and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 0 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between São Paulo and Lisbon?
The difference between São Paulo and Lisbon is 4 hours behind.
Does São Paulo observe daylight saving time?
No, São Paulo does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call São Paulo from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +55 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in Brazil?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Feb 17 — Carnival; Apr 03 — Good Friday
What are typical business hours in São Paulo?
Retail: 9am–7pm (Mon–Sat) | Banks: 10am–4pm | Restaurants: 11:30am–3pm and 7–11pm