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Time Difference: São Paulo to Tokyo

🇧🇷São PauloUTC-3
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇧🇷
São Paulo, Brazil
Wed, Jun 3
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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

São Paulo (Brazil) uses the America/Sao_Paulo timezone at UTC-3, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo 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 Tokyo

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

Neither São Paulo nor Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Great-circle distance
18,537 km
Direct flight time
~22h 49m

São Paulo and Tokyo are 18,537 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~22h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 12 hours. São Paulo is currently 12 hours behind Tokyo.
Is São Paulo ahead of Tokyo?
No. São Paulo is currently 12 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?
When it's 9 AM in São Paulo, it's 9pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between São Paulo and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in São Paulo and Tokyo 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither São Paulo nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are São Paulo and Tokyo?
São Paulo and Tokyo are 18,537 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 22 hours 49 minutes.