São Paulo vs Tokyo
Live local times and 24-hour overlap for São Paulo (Brazil) and Tokyo (Japan). Time difference is currently 12 hours.
Brazil
São Paulo
12:27 AM
UTC-03:00 · GMT-3
Japan
Tokyo
12:27 PM
UTC+09:00 · GMT+9
Best overlap
Best overlap: 9:00 PM–9:00 PM São Paulo time (1/2 zones in business hours).
UTC 0:00–1:00
- São Paulo9:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Tokyo9:00 AM–9:00 AM
24-hour grid
Local time in each city for every UTC hour today. Business hours (9–17 local) highlighted.
| UTC | São Paulo | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 04:00 | 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 05:00 | 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 06:00 | 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 07:00 | 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 08:00 | 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 09:00 | 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 16:00 | 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 17:00 | 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 18:00 | 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 19:00 | 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 20:00 | 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 21:00 | 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 22:00 | 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 23:00 | 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
About
About the São Paulo–Tokyo time difference
The time difference is currently 12 hours. São Paulo uses America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-03:00) while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
The gap can shift by an hour when one city observes Daylight Saving Time and the other doesn't. AllTimeZone always reflects the current correct difference, drawn live from the IANA timezone database.
FAQ
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Tokyo?
The current time difference between São Paulo and Tokyo is 12 hours. São Paulo is in the America/Sao Paulo timezone (UTC-03:00) and Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+09:00). This difference may change seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to call between São Paulo and Tokyo?
Best overlap: 9:00 PM–9:00 PM São Paulo time (1/2 zones in business hours). The best meeting window is UTC 0:00–1:00.
Does the time difference between São Paulo and Tokyo change?
Yes, the time difference can change temporarily when one location switches to or from Daylight Saving Time (DST) while the other does not. Not all countries observe DST, and those that do switch on different dates.