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Time difference between São Paulo and Beijing

Beijing is 11 hours ahead of São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil is UTC−3 · Beijing, China is UTC+8 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — São Paulo does not change its clocks and Beijing does not change its clocks — so 11 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 São Paulo and nine-to-five in Beijing do not overlap at all. With 11 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.

São Paulo to Beijing, hour by hour

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

On the usual gap of 11 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Beijing?

Beijing is 11 hours ahead of São Paulo for most of the year. The gap never changes: São Paulo does not change its clocks and Beijing does not change its clocks.

Is Beijing ahead of São Paulo?

Yes — Beijing is 11 hours ahead. São Paulo is UTC−3 and Beijing is UTC+8 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in São Paulo in Beijing?

8:00 PM, on the usual gap.

When can São Paulo and Beijing meet?

Nine-to-five in São Paulo and nine-to-five in Beijing do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 11 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.

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