Time difference
Time difference between São Paulo and Tokyo
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Tokyo is currently 12 hours ahead of São Paulo.
São Paulo • GMT-3
7:44 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Tokyo • GMT+9
7:44 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in São Paulo and Tokyo do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in São Paulo, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Tokyo.
Quick conversion table
| São Paulo | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving
The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Tokyo than São Paulo?
- Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of São Paulo.
- What time is 9 AM in São Paulo in Tokyo?
- 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 9:00 PM in Tokyo.
- Do São Paulo and Tokyo observe daylight saving?
- The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
- When is the best time to call Tokyo from São Paulo?
- São Paulo and Tokyo business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in São Paulo or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.