Time difference between Toronto and São Paulo
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Toronto
Toronto, Canada is UTC−5 · São Paulo, Brazil is UTC−3 — 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 Toronto goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and São Paulo does not change its clocks.
| Toronto / São Paulo clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 1 hour ahead | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 2 hours ahead | about 18 weeks |
São Paulo stays put all year while Toronto moves, so a meeting fixed in São Paulo's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Toronto's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 7 hours — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Toronto, the same moment as 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in São Paulo.
Toronto to São Paulo, hour by hour
| Toronto | São Paulo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 1 hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Toronto and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Toronto for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Toronto goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and São Paulo does not change its clocks.
Is São Paulo ahead of Toronto?
Yes — São Paulo is 1 hour ahead. Toronto is UTC−5 and São Paulo is UTC−3 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Toronto in São Paulo?
10:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Toronto and São Paulo meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 7 hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Toronto, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM in São Paulo.
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