What time is it in São Paulo?
Local time in São Paulo, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-3 · GMT-3 · Brazil
| UTC offset | UTC-3 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo (GMT-3) |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM |
| Sunset | 06:02 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:00 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 3 min |
Daylight saving time
São Paulo does not change its clocks: the offset stays UTC-3 all year.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | −1 h | |
| Los Angeles | −4 h | |
| Chicago | −2 h | |
| Houston | −2 h | |
| Phoenix | −4 h | |
| Philadelphia | −1 h | |
| San Antonio | −2 h | |
| San Diego | −4 h |
Frequently asked questions
São Paulo is on GMT-3, that is UTC-3. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 09:00 AM in São Paulo — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
São Paulo is on UTC-3. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 05:59 AM and sets at 06:02 PM in São Paulo, a day of 12 h 3 min.
São Paulo does not change its clocks: the offset stays UTC-3 all year.
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