Time difference between Tokyo and São Paulo: 12 hours
Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of São Paulo
Best time for a call or meeting
Tokyo 07:00–10:00 = São Paulo 19:00–22:00 Tokyo 19:00–22:00 = São Paulo 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
| Tokyo | São Paulo |
|---|---|
| 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 Tokyo and São Paulo?
Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of São Paulo. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 00:00 in São Paulo.
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?
Tokyo 07:00–10:00 = São Paulo 19:00–22:00 / Tokyo 19:00–22:00 = São Paulo 07:00–10:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).