São Paulo to Houston Time Converter
Houston is 3 hours behind São Paulo right now. 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 6:00 AM in Houston.
Time now: São Paulo and Houston
Houston is 3 hours behind São Paulo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 hours at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
São Paulo and Houston are about 7,888 km (4,901 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now São Paulo is on UTC-03:00 (UTC-03:00) and Houston is on CST (UTC-06:00).
São Paulo to Houston conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| São Paulo | Houston |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to meet between São Paulo and Houston
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM São Paulo = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Houston
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 São Paulo and Houston change?
Yes. Right now Houston is 3 hours behind São Paulo. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Houston moves its clocks forward. Houston is 2 hours behind São Paulo from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Houston moves its clocks back. Houston is 3 hours behind São Paulo from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in São Paulo is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Houston.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Houston is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in São Paulo.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Houston?
Houston is 3 hours behind São Paulo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 hours at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert São Paulo to Houston?
Subtract 3 hours from the São Paulo time to get the Houston time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 6:00 AM in Houston. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Houston?
It is 6:22 PM in Houston on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:22 PM in São Paulo.
Does the time difference between São Paulo and Houston change during the year?
Yes. Right now Houston is 3 hours behind São Paulo. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Houston moves its clocks forward. Houston is 2 hours behind São Paulo from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Houston moves its clocks back. Houston is 3 hours behind São Paulo from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between São Paulo and Houston?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM São Paulo = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Houston. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.