Brazil • Local Time
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São Paulo, Brazil's economic powerhouse, operates on Brasília Time (BRT/UTC-3). The largest city in South America and the Southern Hemisphere, São Paulo is a global financial hub with world-class dining, art, and nightlife.
Brazil abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2019. São Paulo stays on UTC-3 (Brasília Time) year-round. The time difference with Northern Hemisphere cities changes based on their DST.
São Paulo is UTC-3 year-round. When noon in SP: NYC 10 AM (winter) or 11 AM (summer), London 3 PM (winter) or 4 PM (summer).
Business hours 9 AM to 6 PM. Paulistanos work hard - late nights common. Restaurants serve until midnight or later.
Brazil eliminated DST in 2019, so São Paulo stays on UTC-3 year-round. 2 hours ahead of New York EST, 3 hours behind London.
April to October (dry season) is best.
Largest city in South America and Southern Hemisphere. Major financial center. Extremely diverse with largest Japanese population outside Japan.
Humid subtropical with warm to hot temperatures year-round (18-28°C). Rainy season October-March.