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Time difference between São Paulo and Tokyo

Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil is UTC−3 · Tokyo, Japan is UTC+9 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — São Paulo does not change its clocks and Tokyo does not change its clocks — so 12 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 Tokyo do not overlap at all. With 12 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 Tokyo, hour by hour

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

On the usual gap of 12 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of São Paulo for most of the year. The gap never changes: São Paulo does not change its clocks and Tokyo does not change its clocks.

Is Tokyo ahead of São Paulo?

Yes — Tokyo is 12 hours ahead. São Paulo is UTC−3 and Tokyo is UTC+9 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in São Paulo in Tokyo?

9:00 PM, on the usual gap.

When can São Paulo and Tokyo meet?

Nine-to-five in São Paulo and nine-to-five in Tokyo do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 12 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.

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