Sao Paulo is currently 13 hours behind Sydney. Convert time between Sao Paulo and Sydney, see the exact difference, and find the best hours for calls and meetings.
Sao Paulo uses Brasilia Standard Time. Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time. Sao Paulo time is 13 hours behind Sydney. So, when it is 12:00 AM in Sao Paulo, it is 1:00 PM in Sydney.
Common Sao Paulo times and their Sydney equivalents.
| Sao Paulo Time | Sydney Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM Sao Paulo | 1:00 PM Sydney |
| 1:00 AM Sao Paulo | 2:00 PM Sydney |
| 2:00 AM Sao Paulo | 3:00 PM Sydney |
| 3:00 AM Sao Paulo | 4:00 PM Sydney |
| 4:00 AM Sao Paulo | 5:00 PM Sydney |
| 5:00 AM Sao Paulo | 6:00 PM Sydney |
| 6:00 AM Sao Paulo | 7:00 PM Sydney |
| 7:00 AM Sao Paulo | 8:00 PM Sydney |
| 8:00 AM Sao Paulo | 9:00 PM Sydney |
| 9:00 AM Sao Paulo | 10:00 PM Sydney |
| 10:00 AM Sao Paulo | 11:00 PM Sydney |
| 11:00 AM Sao Paulo | 12:00 AM Sydney |
| 12:00 PM Sao Paulo | 1:00 AM Sydney |
| 1:00 PM Sao Paulo | 2:00 AM Sydney |
| 2:00 PM Sao Paulo | 3:00 AM Sydney |
| 3:00 PM Sao Paulo | 4:00 AM Sydney |
| 4:00 PM Sao Paulo | 5:00 AM Sydney |
| 5:00 PM Sao Paulo | 6:00 AM Sydney |
| 6:00 PM Sao Paulo | 7:00 AM Sydney |
| 7:00 PM Sao Paulo | 8:00 AM Sydney |
| 8:00 PM Sao Paulo | 9:00 AM Sydney |
| 9:00 PM Sao Paulo | 10:00 AM Sydney |
| 10:00 PM Sao Paulo | 11:00 AM Sydney |
| 11:00 PM Sao Paulo | 12:00 PM Sydney |
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.
Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer. Because Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, its summer runs October–April — the opposite of the Northern Hemisphere. Clocks go forward on the first Sunday of October and back on the first Sunday of April.
Both Sao Paulo and Sydney 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 | Sydney | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov – Mar | Both on standard time | GMT-3 (UTC−3) | GMT+11 (UTC+11) | 14 hours |
| Mar – late Mar | US clocks forward, some zones still on standard | GMT-3 (UTC−3) | GMT+11 (UTC+11) | 14 hours |
| Late Mar – Oct current | Both on summer / daylight time | GMT-3 (UTC−3) | GMT+10 (UTC+10) | 13 hours |
| Late Oct – early Nov | Clocks transitioning — check exact date | GMT-3 (UTC−3) | GMT+11 (UTC+11) | 14 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 13 hours behind Sydney. Sao Paulo uses Brasilia Standard Time (UTC−3) and Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10).
Sao Paulo and Sydney have no standard 9 am–6 pm business-hour overlap. Consider scheduling during early morning or late evening, or use a rotating schedule to share the inconvenience.
When it is 9:00 AM in Sao Paulo, it is 10:00 pm in Sydney. Sao Paulo is 13 hours behind Sydney.
When it is 5:00 PM in Sydney, it is 4:00 am in Sao Paulo.
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time but Sao Paulo does not. This means the offset between the two cities changes by one hour when Sydney transitions its clocks. Always verify the current offset when scheduling meetings near DST transition dates.