San Francisco to São Paulo Time Converter
São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. 9:00 AM in San Francisco is 2:00 PM in São Paulo.
Time now: San Francisco and São Paulo
São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco 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.
San Francisco and São Paulo are about 10,433 km (6,483 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00) and São Paulo is on UTC-03:00 (UTC-03:00).
San Francisco to São Paulo conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| San Francisco | 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 San Francisco and São Paulo
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM San Francisco = 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 San Francisco and São Paulo change?
Yes. Right now São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 5 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 4 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco 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 San Francisco.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between San Francisco and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco 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 San Francisco to São Paulo?
Add 5 hours to the San Francisco time to get the São Paulo time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in San Francisco 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 San Francisco.
Does the time difference between San Francisco and São Paulo change during the year?
Yes. Right now São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 5 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 4 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between San Francisco and São Paulo?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM San Francisco = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM São Paulo. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.