What time is it in São Paulo right now?

São Paulo is on America/Sao_Paulo, currently UTC−3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is São Paulo in?

São Paulo uses the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

Does São Paulo observe daylight saving time?

No. São Paulo stays on UTC−3 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.

What time do the sun rise and set in São Paulo today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:48 AM and sets at about 5:37 PM local time in São Paulo, giving roughly 10h 49m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:13 PM.

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Current local time in São Paulo

São Paulo keeps time on the America/Sao_Paulo zone, currently UTC−3. The offset is fixed all year — there is no daylight saving to track here. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

São Paulo

06:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC−3

São Paulo time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Sao_Paulo
Current UTC offset: UTC−3
Daylight saving: Not observed
Next clock change: None in the next 14 months
Country: Brazil
Coordinates: -23.55°, -46.64°
Population: 12,400,232
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in São Paulo today

Computed from São Paulo's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Solar noon: 12:13 PM
Day length: 10h 49m
Civil dawn: 6:20 AM
Civil dusk: 6:05 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:17 AM
Golden hour begins: 5:09 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

São Paulo time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	São Paulo is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	4h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	4h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	7h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	12h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with São Paulo time

Scheduling across America/Sao_Paulo is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between São Paulo and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Sao_Paulo.Track clock changesConfirm which of your other cities change while São Paulo does not.Add to your boardKeep São Paulo beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where São Paulo offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Sao_Paulo baked in, not guessed.

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São Paulotime — questions & answers

What time is it in São Paulo right now?: São Paulo is on America/Sao_Paulo, currently UTC−3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is São Paulo in?: São Paulo uses the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does São Paulo observe daylight saving time?: No. São Paulo stays on UTC−3 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.
What time do the sun rise and set in São Paulo today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:48 AM and sets at about 5:37 PM local time in São Paulo, giving roughly 10h 49m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:13 PM.