São Paulo time zone
Brasília Time (BRT) — UTC−3 all year (no daylight saving since 2019).
São Paulo runs on Brasília Time, fixed at UTC−3 since Brazil scrapped daylight saving in 2019. The display above shows the live current time in South America's largest city.
- Brazil abolished daylight saving in 2019
- São Paulo is only 1–2 hours ahead of New York, but 4–5 hours behind London... in opposite directions seasonally
- BRT covers Brazil's populous east coast including Rio de Janeiro
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between São Paulo and New York?
2 hours in the US winter and just 1 hour during US daylight saving — much closer than most people expect.
Does São Paulo share a time zone with all of Brazil?
No — Brazil has several zones. BRT (UTC−3) covers the east including São Paulo and Rio; western states run 1–2 hours behind.
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