Current time in São Paulo
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Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Brazil — Brasília Time · UTC−3
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What time is it in São Paulo?
The current local time in São Paulo is — on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. São Paulo is on BRT (UTC−3) (UTC−3).
São Paulo runs on Brasília Time at UTC−3 and no longer changes its clocks — Brazil abolished daylight saving in 2019. Because the northern hemisphere still moves, the gap to New York and London swings by an hour twice a year: São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of New York in the northern winter and 1 hour ahead in summer.
Time zone facts
| Time zone | BRT (UTC−3), no daylight saving since 2019 |
| Current offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| IANA zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Sunrise and sunset today
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Sunset | 17:57 |
| Day length | 11 h 38 m |
| Solar noon | 12:08 |
Good to know
- Brazil spans four time zones, from UTC−2 in the Atlantic islands to UTC−5 in Acre.
- Since 2019 there is no Brazilian summer time, so evening TV and market schedules stay fixed all year.
- As a southern-hemisphere city, São Paulo's longest days are in December and shortest in June.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in São Paulo right now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in São Paulo, updated every second from your device clock and the America/Sao_Paulo time zone. BRT (UTC−3), no daylight saving since 2019.
Does São Paulo use daylight saving time?
No. São Paulo stays on the same offset all year, so the gap to other countries changes only when those places change their own clocks.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and me?
The comparison table on this page converts the current time in São Paulo into your own local time and into the main cities people schedule with.
When does the sun rise and set in São Paulo?
Today's sunrise, sunset and day length are calculated on this page from the local coordinates — no account or location permission needed.
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