Best meeting time: São Paulo & Dubai
Recommended slots for a cross-timezone call between São Paulo (Brazil) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Times update live and account for Daylight Saving automatically.
Brazil
São Paulo
4:24 PM
UTC-03:00 · GMT-3
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
11:24 PM
UTC+04:00 · GMT+4
Recommended windows
Recommended business-hours window
- São Paulo
- 9:00 AM
- Dubai
- 4:00 PM
Both São Paulo and Dubai are in working hours. Send the invite confidently.
Morning in São Paulo
- São Paulo
- 8:00 AM
- Dubai
- 3:00 PM
Great for a focused morning standup on the São Paulo side.
Afternoon in Dubai
- São Paulo
- 6:00 AM
- Dubai
- 1:00 PM
Works when Dubai prefers post-lunch slots and São Paulo can take an early or late call.
Advice
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM São Paulo time (2/2 zones in business hours).
24-hour overlap
Green = both cities in business hours. Amber = one in evening. Grey = at least one asleep.
| UTC | São Paulo | Dubai | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 01:00 | 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 02:00 | 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 03:00 | 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 04:00 | 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 05:00 | 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Limited — one asleep |
| 06:00 | 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Limited — one asleep |
| 07:00 | 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Limited — one asleep |
| 08:00 | 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 09:00 | 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 10:00 | 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 11:00 | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 12:00 | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Excellent — both working |
| 13:00 | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Workable — one evening |
| 14:00 | 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Workable — one evening |
| 15:00 | 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Workable — one evening |
| 16:00 | 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Workable — one evening |
| 17:00 | 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Workable — one evening |
| 18:00 | 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 19:00 | 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 20:00 | 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 21:00 | 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 22:00 | 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 23:00 | 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
About
Working across 7 hours of time difference
At 7 hours apart, São Paulo and Dubai have a narrow overlap window — usually one or two hours where both teams are reasonably awake and at work. Treat meetings as a shared cost: alternate between early-morning (São Paulo) and late-evening (Dubai) slots so neither side bears the inconvenience permanently.
Daylight Saving Time can shift the gap by an hour twice a year. The North American DST window does not align with the European one, so the offset between São Paulo and Dubai can drift in late March and again in early November. Use this page to re-check your standing meeting on each transition.
FAQ
What's the best time for a meeting between São Paulo and Dubai?
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM São Paulo time (2/2 zones in business hours). The strongest business-hour overlap is UTC 10:00–14:00, which is São Paulo 7:00 AM–10:00 AM and Dubai 2:00 PM–5:00 PM locally.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Dubai?
São Paulo is currently UTC-03:00 and Dubai is UTC+04:00, a difference of 7 hours. The exact gap can shift by one hour when one city switches to or from Daylight Saving Time.
Should we shift the meeting if one city changes Daylight Saving Time?
Yes — when only one of the two cities observes DST, the overlap window moves by an hour. Re-check this page in the weeks around March/April and October/November and adjust your standing meeting accordingly. The 24-hour grid below always reflects the current correct offset.
Can I schedule a daily standup that works for both São Paulo and Dubai?
It's tight but doable. A meeting early in Dubai's day (around 8–9am) catches the other city at the end of theirs. Rotate the burden monthly to keep it fair.