Los Angeles to São Paulo Time Converter
São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 2:00 PM in São Paulo.
Time now: Los Angeles and São Paulo
São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 4 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Los Angeles and São Paulo are about 9,906 km (6,155 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00) and São Paulo is on UTC-03:00 (UTC-03:00).
Los Angeles to São Paulo conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Los Angeles | São Paulo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Los Angeles and São Paulo
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Los Angeles = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM São Paulo
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and São Paulo change?
Yes. Right now São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 5 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 4 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM in São Paulo.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in São Paulo is 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 4 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Los Angeles to São Paulo?
Add 5 hours to the Los Angeles time to get the São Paulo time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 2:00 PM in São Paulo. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in São Paulo?
It is 8:23 PM in São Paulo on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:23 PM in Los Angeles.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and São Paulo change during the year?
Yes. Right now São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 5 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 4 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Los Angeles and São Paulo?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Los Angeles = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM São Paulo. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.