Time difference between Madrid and São Paulo
São Paulo is 5 hours behind Madrid
Madrid, Spain 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 Madrid goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October and São Paulo does not change its clocks.
| Madrid / 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 Madrid moves, so a meeting fixed in São Paulo's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Madrid'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 Madrid, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in São Paulo.
Madrid to São Paulo, hour by hour
| Madrid | 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 Madrid and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 5 hours behind Madrid for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Madrid 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 Madrid?
No — São Paulo is 5 hours behind. Madrid is UTC+1 and São Paulo is UTC−3 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Madrid in São Paulo?
4:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Madrid and São Paulo meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 3 hours: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in Madrid, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in São Paulo.
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