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Time Difference: São Paulo to Seoul

🇧🇷São PauloUTC-3
vs
🇰🇷SeoulUTC+9
🇧🇷
São Paulo, Brazil
Wed, May 27
🇰🇷
Seoul, South Korea
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
12 hours
Seoul is 12 hours ahead of São Paulo
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São Paulo vs Seoul timezone guide

São Paulo (Brazil) uses the America/Sao_Paulo timezone at UTC-3, while Seoul (South Korea) uses Asia/Seoul at UTC+9. This means Seoul is 12 hours ahead of São Paulo (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between São Paulo and Seoul

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in São Paulo and Seoul do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

São PauloSeoulStatus
6am6pmSão Paulo early, Seoul evening
7am7pmSão Paulo early, Seoul evening
8am8pmSão Paulo early, Seoul evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmSão Paulo working hours, Seoul late evening
11am11pmSão Paulo working hours, Seoul late evening
12pm12amSão Paulo working hours, Seoul asleep
1pm1amSão Paulo working hours, Seoul asleep
2pm2amSão Paulo working hours, Seoul asleep
3pm3amSão Paulo working hours, Seoul asleep
4pm4amSão Paulo working hours, Seoul asleep
5pm5amSão Paulo evening, Seoul asleep
6pm6amSão Paulo evening, Seoul early
7pm7amSão Paulo evening, Seoul early
8pm8amSão Paulo evening, Seoul early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amSão Paulo late evening, Seoul working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between São Paulo and Seoul

Neither São Paulo nor Seoul observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 12 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between São Paulo and Seoul

Great-circle distance
18,342 km
Direct flight time
~22h 35m

São Paulo and Seoul are 18,342 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~22h 35m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Seoul?
The current time difference is 12 hours. São Paulo is currently 12 hours behind Seoul.
Is São Paulo ahead of Seoul?
No. São Paulo is currently 12 hours behind Seoul.
What time is it in Seoul when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?
When it's 9 AM in São Paulo, it's 9pm in Seoul.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between São Paulo and Seoul?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in São Paulo and Seoul do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do São Paulo and Seoul observe daylight saving time?
Neither São Paulo nor Seoul observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are São Paulo and Seoul?
São Paulo and Seoul are 18,342 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 22 hours 35 minutes.