São Paulo to San Francisco Time Converter
San Francisco is 5 hours behind São Paulo right now. 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 4:00 AM in San Francisco.
Time now: São Paulo and San Francisco
San Francisco 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 San Francisco are about 10,433 km (6,483 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now São Paulo is on UTC-03:00 (UTC-03:00) and San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00).
São Paulo to San Francisco conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| São Paulo | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 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 San Francisco
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM São Paulo = 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM San Francisco
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 San Francisco change?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 5 hours behind São Paulo. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 4 hours behind São Paulo from then (it was 5 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco 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 San Francisco.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Subtract 5 hours from the São Paulo time to get the San Francisco time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 4:00 AM in San Francisco. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in San Francisco?
It is 3:23 PM in San Francisco 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 San Francisco change during the year?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 5 hours behind São Paulo. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 4 hours behind São Paulo from then (it was 5 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.