PlanetClocksCurrent local time in São Paulo
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Brasilia Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- São Paulo
- Population
- 12,400,232
- Coordinates
- 23.55° S, 46.64° W
- Elevation
- 769 m
São Paulo is a city in Brazil, with a population of about 12,400,232. It uses the Brasilia Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Sao_Paulo).
São Paulo does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Curitiba, Porto Alegre.
Because São Paulo lies at 23.55° S, 46.64° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 10 h 41 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 13 h 35 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:47 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| September equinox | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:52 PM | 13 h 35 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is São Paulo in?
São Paulo is in the Brasilia Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Sao_Paulo. The UTC offset is UTC−3.
Does São Paulo have daylight saving time?
No. São Paulo stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and New York?
In January New York is 2 hours behind São Paulo, and in July it is 1 hour behind São Paulo, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 5 hours behind São Paulo, and in July it is 4 hours behind São Paulo, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in São Paulo?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:47 AM and sets at about 5:28 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:16 AM and sets at about 6:52 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Curitiba Brazil · 340 km ·
- Rio de Janeiro Brazil · 360 km ·
- Belo Horizonte Brazil · 490 km ·
- Porto Alegre Brazil · 850 km ·
- Brasília Brazil · 870 km ·
- Asunción Paraguay · 1,130 km ·