São Paulo is usually 1 hour ahead of New York. New York observes daylight saving time and São Paulo does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

São PauloNew York

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

Sunrise 5:44 AMSunset 8:22 PM(local)

New York: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
São PauloUTC-3
New YorkUTC-4EDT

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

🇺🇸 New York

Dialing code+1
Population8,804,190
Coordinates40.71°N, 74.01°W
Elevation10 m

Best time for a call: 10:00–18:00 in São PauloAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and New York?
São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of New York. 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 New York?
The best window to call is 10:00–18:00 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 New York change?
Because at least one of São Paulo and New York 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).