São Paulo is usually 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time and São Paulo does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

São PauloLos Angeles

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 5:40 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:58 AMSunset 8:02 PM(local)

Los Angeles: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
São PauloUTC-3
Los AngelesUTC-7PDT

🇧🇷 São Paulo

Dialing code+55
Population12,400,232
Coordinates23.55°S, 46.64°W
Elevation769 m

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Dialing code+1
Population3,820,914
Coordinates34.05°N, 118.24°W
Elevation89 m

Best time for a call: 13:00–18:00 in São PauloAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Los Angeles?
São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between São Paulo and Los Angeles?
The best window to call is 13:00–18:00 São Paulo time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between São Paulo and Los Angeles change?
Because at least one of São Paulo and Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).