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Time difference between New York and São Paulo

New York is 2 hours behind São Paulo for most of the year, but 1 hour in July.

Live time in New York and São Paulo

New York

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EST

São Paulo

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GMT-3

 

Why is the time different?

New York and São Paulo are in different time zones. The Earth turns, so the Sun reaches one place before the other. São Paulo sees each new day first.In January New York is on EST and São Paulo is on GMT-3. In July they are on EDT and GMT-3.

  • In 2026, the clocks in New York go forward on March 8 and back on November 1.
  • São Paulo does not change its clocks, so it uses GMT-3 all year.
  • From March 8 to October 31 (238 days) New York is 1 hour behind São Paulo.

These dates are for 2026. The pattern repeats every year, but the exact days move.

A school day in New York and São Paulo

What are children doing in the other city? (We use 8:30 am to 3 pm for school, and January clocks.)

  • When school starts in New York (8:30 am), it is 10:30 am in São Paulo, and children there are at school.
  • When school ends in New York (3 pm), it is 5 pm in São Paulo, and children there are heading home or doing after-school activities.
  • When children go to bed in New York (8 pm), it is 10 pm in São Paulo, and children there are asleep.
  • When school finishes in São Paulo (3 pm), it is 1 pm in New York, and children there are at school.

The two school days overlap for about 4.5 hours. For the rest of the day, one class is in lessons while the other is not.

The same moment, hour by hour

Each box is one hour on New York's clock. The top row shows New York. The bottom row shows what is happening in São Paulo at that very same time.

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Best time to call

  • In January: both cities are at work from 9 am to 3 pm in New York (11 am to 5 pm in São Paulo).
  • In July: both cities are at work from 9 am to 4 pm in New York (10 am to 5 pm in São Paulo).

Today, hour by hour (green = working hours for both, amber = fine for a call):

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New York time to São Paulo time

New YorkSão Paulo (January)São Paulo (July)
6 am8 am7 am
9 am11 am10 am
12 pm2 pm1 pm
3 pm5 pm4 pm
6 pm8 pm7 pm
9 pm11 pm10 pm

Quick quiz: New York and São Paulo

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Questions about New York and São Paulo time

What is the time difference between New York and São Paulo?

In January, New York is 2 hours behind São Paulo. In July, New York is 1 hour behind São Paulo. The gap also changes for a few weeks each year because the two places change their clocks on different dates.

Is New York ahead of or behind São Paulo?

New York is behind São Paulo in January. Ahead means its clocks show a later time.

What time is it in São Paulo when it is 12 noon in New York?

In January it is 2 pm in São Paulo. In July it is 1 pm.

Are children at school at the same time in New York and São Paulo?

The two school days overlap for about 4.5 hours. For the rest of the day, one class is in lessons while the other is not. When school ends in New York (3 pm), it is 5 pm in São Paulo, and children there are heading home or doing after-school activities.

What is the best time to call between New York and São Paulo?

In January: both cities are at work from 9 am to 3 pm in New York (11 am to 5 pm in São Paulo). In July: both cities are at work from 9 am to 4 pm in New York (10 am to 5 pm in São Paulo).

Does the time difference between New York and São Paulo change?

Yes. From March 8 to October 31 (238 days) New York is 1 hour behind São Paulo.