Time difference between São Paulo and Sydney
Sydney is 13 hours ahead of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil is UTC−3 · Sydney, 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 Sydney goes forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April.
| São Paulo / Sydney 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 Sydney moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Sydney'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 Sydney 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 Sydney, hour by hour
| São Paulo | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 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 Sydney?
Sydney 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 Sydney goes forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April.
Is Sydney ahead of São Paulo?
Yes — Sydney is 13 hours ahead. São Paulo is UTC−3 and Sydney is UTC+10 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in São Paulo in Sydney?
10:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can São Paulo and Sydney meet?
Nine-to-five in São Paulo and nine-to-five in Sydney 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 Melbourne
- 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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