Time difference between Seoul and São Paulo
São Paulo is 12 hours behind Seoul
Seoul, South Korea is UTC+9 · São Paulo, Brazil is UTC−3 — on standard time
The gap holds all year
Neither city changes its clocks — Seoul does not change its clocks and São Paulo 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 Seoul and nine-to-five in São Paulo 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.
Seoul to São Paulo, hour by hour
| Seoul | São Paulo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 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 |
On the usual gap of 12 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 12 hours behind Seoul for most of the year. The gap never changes: Seoul does not change its clocks and São Paulo does not change its clocks.
Is São Paulo ahead of Seoul?
No — São Paulo is 12 hours behind. Seoul is UTC+9 and São Paulo is UTC−3 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Seoul in São Paulo?
9:00 PM (previous day), on the usual gap.
When can Seoul and São Paulo meet?
Nine-to-five in Seoul and nine-to-five in São Paulo 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.
Other pairs
- Seoul to Buenos Aires
- Seoul to Lima
- Seoul to Lagos
- Seoul to Johannesburg
- Seoul to Nairobi
- Brisbane to London
- Brisbane to Dublin
- Brisbane to Lisbon
- Brisbane to Paris
- Brisbane to Berlin
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