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Time difference between São Paulo and Athens

Athens is 6 hours ahead of São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil is UTC−3 · Athens, Greece is UTC+2 — 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 São Paulo does not change its clocks and Athens goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.

São Paulo / Athens clocksDifferenceHow long
standard / summer6 hours aheadabout 30 weeks
standard / standard5 hours aheadabout 22 weeks

São Paulo stays put all year while Athens moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Athens's side alone. A recurring meeting set in São Paulo's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.

When they can both be at their desks

Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 2 hours — 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in São Paulo, the same moment as 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Athens.

São Paulo to Athens, hour by hour

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

On the usual gap of 6 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Athens?

Athens is 6 hours ahead of São Paulo for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because São Paulo does not change its clocks and Athens goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.

Is Athens ahead of São Paulo?

Yes — Athens is 6 hours ahead. São Paulo is UTC−3 and Athens is UTC+2 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in São Paulo in Athens?

3:00 PM, on the usual gap.

When can São Paulo and Athens meet?

Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 2 hours: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in São Paulo, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Athens.

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