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Time difference between Mexico City and São Paulo

São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico is UTC−6 · São Paulo, Brazil is UTC−3 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Mexico City does not change its clocks and São Paulo does not change its clocks — so 3 hours is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.

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 Mexico City, the same moment as 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in São Paulo.

Mexico City to São Paulo, hour by hour

Mexico CitySão Paulo
12:00 AM3:00 AM
1:00 AM4:00 AM
2:00 AM5:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM
4:00 AM7:00 AM
5:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
7:00 AM10:00 AM
8:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
10:00 AM1:00 PM
11:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
1:00 PM4:00 PM
2:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
4:00 PM7:00 PM
5:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
7:00 PM10:00 PM
8:00 PM11:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)

On the usual gap of 3 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Mexico City and São Paulo?

São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Mexico City for most of the year. The gap never changes: Mexico City does not change its clocks and São Paulo does not change its clocks.

Is São Paulo ahead of Mexico City?

Yes — São Paulo is 3 hours ahead. Mexico City is UTC−6 and São Paulo is UTC−3 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Mexico City in São Paulo?

12:00 PM, on the usual gap.

When can Mexico City and São Paulo meet?

Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 5 hours: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Mexico City, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM in São Paulo.

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