Time difference between Berlin and São Paulo
São Paulo is 5 hours behind Berlin
Berlin, Germany is UTC+1 · 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 Berlin goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October and São Paulo does not change its clocks.
| Berlin / São Paulo clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 5 hours behind | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 4 hours behind | about 22 weeks |
São Paulo stays put all year while Berlin moves, so a meeting fixed in São Paulo's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Berlin's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 3 hours — 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Berlin, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in São Paulo.
Berlin to São Paulo, hour by hour
| Berlin | São Paulo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous 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 |
On the usual gap of 5 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Berlin and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 5 hours behind Berlin for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Berlin goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October and São Paulo does not change its clocks.
Is São Paulo ahead of Berlin?
No — São Paulo is 5 hours behind. Berlin is UTC+1 and São Paulo is UTC−3 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Berlin in São Paulo?
4:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Berlin and São Paulo meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 3 hours: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in Berlin, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in São Paulo.
Other pairs
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