Time difference between Auckland and São Paulo
São Paulo is 16 hours behind Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand is UTC+12 · São Paulo, Brazil is UTC−3 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Auckland goes forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April and São Paulo does not change its clocks.
| Auckland / São Paulo clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 16 hours behind | about 27 weeks |
| standard / standard | 15 hours behind | about 25 weeks |
São Paulo stays put all year while Auckland moves, so a meeting fixed in São Paulo's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Auckland's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in Auckland and nine-to-five in São Paulo do not overlap at all. With 16 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.
Auckland to São Paulo, hour by hour
| Auckland | São Paulo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
On the usual gap of 16 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 16 hours behind Auckland for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Auckland goes forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April and São Paulo does not change its clocks.
Is São Paulo ahead of Auckland?
No — São Paulo is 16 hours behind. Auckland is UTC+12 and São Paulo is UTC−3 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Auckland in São Paulo?
5:00 PM (previous day), on the usual gap.
When can Auckland and São Paulo meet?
Nine-to-five in Auckland and nine-to-five in São Paulo do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 16 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
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