Time difference between São Paulo and Tokyo: 12 hours
São Paulo is 12 hours behind Tokyo
Best time for a call or meeting
São Paulo 07:00–10:00 = Tokyo 19:00–22:00 São Paulo 19:00–22:00 = Tokyo 07:00–10:00
Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| São Paulo | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 |
| 01:00 | 13:00 |
| 02:00 | 14:00 |
| 03:00 | 15:00 |
| 04:00 | 16:00 |
| 05:00 | 17:00 |
| 06:00 | 18:00 |
| 07:00 | 19:00 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 |
| 09:00 | 21:00 |
| 10:00 | 22:00 |
| 11:00 | 23:00 |
| 12:00 | 00:00 |
| 13:00 | 01:00 |
| 14:00 | 02:00 |
| 15:00 | 03:00 |
| 16:00 | 04:00 |
| 17:00 | 05:00 |
| 18:00 | 06:00 |
| 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 |
| 21:00 | 09:00 |
| 22:00 | 10:00 |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between São Paulo and Tokyo?
São Paulo is 12 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 noon in São Paulo, it is 00:00 (next day) in Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
No. Neither place observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
São Paulo 07:00–10:00 = Tokyo 19:00–22:00 / São Paulo 19:00–22:00 = Tokyo 07:00–10:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).