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Time difference between São Paulo and London

London is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo. When it is noon in São Paulo, it is 4:00 PM in London. The same gap applies whether you look at it as São Paulo to London or London to São Paulo.

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London is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo, usually.

Difference right now4 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time and São Paulo does not, the difference becomes 3 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • São Paulo (Brazil) is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone: UTC-3.
  • London (United Kingdom) is in the Europe/London time zone: UTC+0 (GMT) or UTC+1 (BST).

Convert São Paulo time to London time

São PauloLondon
6:00 AM10:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 PM
12:00 PM4:00 PM
3:00 PM7:00 PM
6:00 PM10:00 PM
9:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)

Based on the usual 4 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

During standard 9-to-5 working hours, São Paulo and London overlap for 4 hours, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in São Paulo (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in London). If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM in São Paulo (11:00 AM to 10:00 PM in London).

The best time to call is around 11:00 AM in São Paulo (3:00 PM in London). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and London?

London is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo, usually. It becomes 3 hours for part of the year.

Is London ahead of or behind São Paulo?

London is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo.

Does the time difference between São Paulo and London change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 4 hours, but because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time and São Paulo does not, it becomes 3 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between São Paulo and London?

The best time to call is around 11:00 AM in São Paulo (3:00 PM in London). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. During standard 9-to-5 working hours, São Paulo and London overlap for 4 hours, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in São Paulo (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in London).