Sao Paulo is currently 1 hour ahead of New York. Convert time between Sao Paulo and New York, see the exact difference, and find the best hours for calls and meetings.
Sao Paulo uses Brasilia Standard Time. New York uses Eastern Daylight Time. Sao Paulo time is 1 hour ahead of New York. So, when it is 12:00 AM in Sao Paulo, it is 11:00 PM in New York.
Common Sao Paulo times and their New York equivalents.
| Sao Paulo Time | New York Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM Sao Paulo | 11:00 PM New York |
| 1:00 AM Sao Paulo | 12:00 AM New York |
| 2:00 AM Sao Paulo | 1:00 AM New York |
| 3:00 AM Sao Paulo | 2:00 AM New York |
| 4:00 AM Sao Paulo | 3:00 AM New York |
| 5:00 AM Sao Paulo | 4:00 AM New York |
| 6:00 AM Sao Paulo | 5:00 AM New York |
| 7:00 AM Sao Paulo | 6:00 AM New York |
| 8:00 AM Sao Paulo | 7:00 AM New York |
| 9:00 AM Sao Paulo | 8:00 AM New York |
| 10:00 AM Sao Paulo | 9:00 AM New York |
| 11:00 AM Sao Paulo | 10:00 AM New York |
| 12:00 PM Sao Paulo | 11:00 AM New York |
| 1:00 PM Sao Paulo | 12:00 PM New York |
| 2:00 PM Sao Paulo | 1:00 PM New York |
| 3:00 PM Sao Paulo | 2:00 PM New York |
| 4:00 PM Sao Paulo | 3:00 PM New York |
| 5:00 PM Sao Paulo | 4:00 PM New York |
| 6:00 PM Sao Paulo | 5:00 PM New York |
| 7:00 PM Sao Paulo | 6:00 PM New York |
| 8:00 PM Sao Paulo | 7:00 PM New York |
| 9:00 PM Sao Paulo | 8:00 PM New York |
| 10:00 PM Sao Paulo | 9:00 PM New York |
| 11:00 PM Sao Paulo | 10:00 PM New York |
São Paulo uses Brasília Time (BRT, UTC−3) and previously observed summer time (BRST, UTC−2), but Brazil abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2019. The offset is now a fixed UTC−3 year-round, making Brazilian time scheduling simpler and more predictable for international teams.
New York City operates on Eastern Time — Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. US clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November. NYSE and NASDAQ market hours (9:30 AM–4:00 PM ET) make Eastern Time one of the most referenced zones in global finance.
Both Sao Paulo and New York may observe Daylight Saving Time, which means the offset between them can change twice a year. Here is what to expect each season.
| Period | Note | Sao Paulo | New York | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov – Mar | Both on standard time | GMT-3 (UTC−3) | EST (UTC−5) | 2 hours |
| Mar – late Mar | US clocks forward, some zones still on standard | GMT-3 (UTC−3) | EDT (UTC−4) | 1 hour |
| Late Mar – Oct current | Both on summer / daylight time | GMT-3 (UTC−3) | EDT (UTC−4) | 1 hour |
| Late Oct – early Nov | Clocks transitioning — check exact date | GMT-3 (UTC−3) | EST (UTC−5) | 2 hours |
The transition window typically lasts 1–2 weeks in spring and autumn. If you have a recurring weekly meeting near a clock change, verify the exact date to avoid a missed call.
Sao Paulo is currently 1 hour ahead of New York. Sao Paulo uses Brasilia Standard Time (UTC−3) and New York uses Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4).
The best overlap window is 10:00 am–6:00 pm Sao Paulo time, which corresponds to 9:00 am–5:00 pm New York time. Both cities are within standard business hours (9 am–6 pm) during this window.
When it is 9:00 AM in Sao Paulo, it is 8:00 am in New York. Sao Paulo is 1 hour ahead of New York.
When it is 5:00 PM in New York, it is 6:00 pm in Sao Paulo.
New York observes Daylight Saving Time but Sao Paulo does not. This means the offset between the two cities changes by one hour when New York transitions its clocks. Always verify the current offset when scheduling meetings near DST transition dates.