São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Mexico City. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

São PauloMexico City

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

Sunrise 6:10 AMSunset 7:17 PM(local)

São PauloUTC-3
Mexico CityUTC-6

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

🇲🇽 Mexico City

Dialing code+52
Population12,294,193
Coordinates19.43°N, 99.13°W
Elevation2,240 m

Best time for a call: 12:00–18:00 in São PauloAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Mexico City?
São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Mexico City. 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 Mexico City?
The best window to call is 12:00–18:00 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 Mexico City change?
It doesn't — neither São Paulo nor Mexico City observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.