São Paulo Time
São Paulo Time
São Paulo uses Brasília Time (BRT, UTC−3). Brazil discontinued daylight saving time in 2019, so São Paulo now stays on BRT year-round. It is the largest city in South America and Brazil's financial engine.
Why people check São Paulo time
Common reasons to track the current time in São Paulo.
B3 stock exchange
B3 (Brazil's exchange) opens at 10:00 BRT. It is the largest exchange in Latin America and closely watched by emerging-market investors.
Football schedules
Brazilian football league (Brasileirão) matches are listed in BRT. Fans worldwide convert for live streaming.
Latin America hub
São Paulo is the gateway to South American business. Teams in the US, Europe, and Asia schedule calls in BRT.
Guarulhos Airport
GRU is South America's busiest international airport. Travellers track BRT for connections throughout the continent.
São Paulo Time — FAQ
Does São Paulo observe daylight saving time?
No longer. Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019. São Paulo now stays on BRT (UTC−3) throughout the year.
How many hours behind London is São Paulo?
São Paulo is 3 hours behind London in winter (GMT). When London is on BST (summer), São Paulo is 4 hours behind.
Is São Paulo in the same time zone as New York?
No — São Paulo (BRT, UTC−3) is 2 hours ahead of New York in winter (EST, UTC−5) and 1 hour ahead in summer (EDT, UTC−4).
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