What time zone is São Paulo in?

São Paulo uses Brasília Time (BRT, UTC−3). Brazil officially abolished DST in 2019, so this offset is now stable year-round.

Does São Paulo observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Brazil abolished Daylight Saving Time in April 2019. São Paulo has been at UTC−3 continuously since then.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and London?

São Paulo is 3 hours behind London (GMT) in winter and 4 hours behind during British Summer Time.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and New York?

São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of New York (EST) in Northern Hemisphere winter, and 1 hour ahead when New York switches to EDT.

São Paulo Time Zone — BRT UTC−3

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Time Zone Details

Time Zone

America/Sao_Paulo

Continent

Americas

Country

Brazil

Daylight Saving

No — stable year-round

Brazil officially abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2019. São Paulo stays at UTC−3 (BRT) year-round.

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Sunrise & Sunset

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Sunrise

5:30 AM – 7:15 AM

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Sunset

5:10 PM – 6:45 PM

Approximate seasonal range. Exact times vary by date.

Seasons & Climate

Subtropical climate with reversed seasons. Summer (Dec–Feb) hot and rainy ~28 °C (82 °F); winter (Jun–Aug) mild ~18 °C (64 °F), rarely cold.

Best Time to Visit

April–June and August–October

City Quick Facts

Population

12.3 million (city); ~22 million (metro — largest in Southern Hemisphere)

Official Language

Portuguese

Currency

BRL (R$)

Calling Code

+55

Business Hours

Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM BRT

Weekend

Saturday & Sunday

Time Zone Facts

Brazil eliminated DST in 2019 — São Paulo now maintains a stable UTC−3 all year, simplifying scheduling.
São Paulo is the financial capital of Latin America; its B3 stock exchange opens at 10:00 AM BRT.
UTC−3 means São Paulo is only 3 hours behind London in winter, making it the most Europe-friendly South American city.
The city spans a vast metropolitan area across multiple suburbs but all use the single BRT offset.
São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of New York in winter (EST), but only 1 hour ahead in summer when NY uses EDT.