Time difference between Denver and São Paulo
São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Denver
Denver, the United States is UTC−7 · 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 Denver goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and São Paulo does not change its clocks.
| Denver / São Paulo clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 3 hours ahead | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 4 hours ahead | about 18 weeks |
São Paulo stays put all year while Denver moves, so a meeting fixed in São Paulo's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Denver's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 5 hours — 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Denver, the same moment as 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in São Paulo.
Denver to São Paulo, hour by hour
| Denver | São Paulo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 3 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Denver and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Denver for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Denver goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and São Paulo does not change its clocks.
Is São Paulo ahead of Denver?
Yes — São Paulo is 3 hours ahead. Denver is UTC−7 and São Paulo is UTC−3 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Denver in São Paulo?
12:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can Denver and São Paulo meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 5 hours: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Denver, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM in São Paulo.
Other pairs
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