Time difference between São Paulo and Melbourne
Melbourne is 13 hours ahead of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil is UTC−3 · Melbourne, Australia is UTC+10 — 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 Melbourne goes forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April.
| São Paulo / Melbourne clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / standard | 13 hours ahead | about 26 weeks |
| standard / summer | 14 hours ahead | about 26 weeks |
São Paulo stays put all year while Melbourne moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Melbourne'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 São Paulo and nine-to-five in Melbourne do not overlap at all. With 13 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 Melbourne, hour by hour
| São Paulo | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 13 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 13 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 Melbourne goes forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April.
Is Melbourne ahead of São Paulo?
Yes — Melbourne is 13 hours ahead. São Paulo is UTC−3 and Melbourne is UTC+10 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in São Paulo in Melbourne?
10:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can São Paulo and Melbourne meet?
Nine-to-five in São Paulo and nine-to-five in Melbourne do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 13 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
Other pairs
- São Paulo to Auckland
- São Paulo to New York
- São Paulo to Toronto
- São Paulo to Chicago
- São Paulo to Mexico City
- São Paulo to Denver
- São Paulo to Los Angeles
- São Paulo to Vancouver
- São Paulo to Anchorage
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