Current Time in São Paulo, Brazil

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

BRT

IANA Identifier

America/Sao_Paulo

UTC Offset

UTC−3

Country

Brazil (BR)

Location Details

Coordinates

-23.5505°, -46.6333°

Population

12.3M

Nearby Airports

• São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) — 25 km

Nearby Cities

• Brasília — Brazil
• Rio de Janeiro — Brazil
• Asunción — Paraguay
• Buenos Aires — Argentina
• Caracas — Venezuela
• Montevideo — Uruguay
• San Juan — Puerto Rico
• Santiago — Chile

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is São Paulo in?

São Paulo is in the BRT time zone (America/Sao_Paulo), which is UTC−3 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does São Paulo observe Daylight Saving Time?

São Paulo uses the America/Sao_Paulo IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in São Paulo?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in São Paulo, Brazil. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for São Paulo?

São Paulo has a UTC offset of UTC−3. This means it is 3 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve São Paulo?

São Paulo is served by São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).