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