Tokyo vs São Paulo
Live local times and 24-hour overlap for Tokyo (Japan) and São Paulo (Brazil). Time difference is currently 12 hours.
Japan
Tokyo
8:42 PM
UTC+09:00 · GMT+9
Brazil
São Paulo
8:42 AM
UTC-03:00 · GMT-3
Best overlap
Best overlap: 9:00 AM–9:00 AM Tokyo time (1/2 zones in business hours).
UTC 0:00–1:00
- Tokyo9:00 AM–9:00 AM
- São Paulo9:00 PM–9:00 PM
24-hour grid
Local time in each city for every UTC hour today. Business hours (9–17 local) highlighted.
| UTC | Tokyo | São Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 01:00 | 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 02:00 | 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 03:00 | 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 04:00 | 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 05:00 | 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 06:00 | 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 07:00 | 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 08:00 | 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 09:00 | 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 | 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 | 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 | 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 13:00 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 14:00 | 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 15:00 | 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 16:00 | 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 17:00 | 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 18:00 | 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 19:00 | 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 20:00 | 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 21:00 | 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 22:00 | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 23:00 | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
About
About the Tokyo–São Paulo time difference
The time difference is currently 12 hours. Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00) while São Paulo uses America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-03:00).
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 Tokyo and São Paulo?
The current time difference between Tokyo and São Paulo is 12 hours. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+09:00) and São Paulo is in the America/Sao Paulo timezone (UTC-03:00). This difference may change seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to call between Tokyo and São Paulo?
Best overlap: 9:00 AM–9:00 AM Tokyo time (1/2 zones in business hours). The best meeting window is UTC 0:00–1:00.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and São Paulo 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.