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Time Difference: São Paulo to Sydney

🇧🇷São PauloUTC-3
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇧🇷
São Paulo, Brazil
Wed, Jun 3
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
13 hours
Sydney is 13 hours ahead of São Paulo
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São Paulo vs Sydney timezone guide

São Paulo (Brazil) uses the America/Sao_Paulo timezone at UTC-3, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 13 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 Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in São Paulo and Sydney 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 PauloSydneyStatus
6am7pmSão Paulo early, Sydney evening
7am8pmSão Paulo early, Sydney evening
8am9pmSão Paulo early, Sydney evening
9am10pmSão Paulo working hours, Sydney late evening
10am11pmSão Paulo working hours, Sydney late evening
11am12amSão Paulo working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm1amSão Paulo working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm2amSão Paulo working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm3amSão Paulo working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm4amSão Paulo working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm5amSão Paulo working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm6amSão Paulo evening, Sydney early
6pm7amSão Paulo evening, Sydney early
7pm8amSão Paulo evening, Sydney early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amSão Paulo late evening, Sydney 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 Sydney

Sydney observes daylight saving time, but São Paulo does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Sydney's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Apr 4São Paulo is 14 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 → Oct 3São Paulo is 13 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 → Dec 31São Paulo is 14 hours behind Sydney

Distance between São Paulo and Sydney

Great-circle distance
13,357 km
Direct flight time
~16h 43m

São Paulo and Sydney are 13,357 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 43m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Sydney?
The current time difference is 13 hours. São Paulo is currently 13 hours behind Sydney.
Is São Paulo ahead of Sydney?
No. São Paulo is currently 13 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?
When it's 9 AM in São Paulo, it's 10pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between São Paulo and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in São Paulo and Sydney 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 Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but São Paulo does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are São Paulo and Sydney?
São Paulo and Sydney are 13,357 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 43 minutes.