Los Angeles to São José time converter

São José is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 PM in São José.

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

São José BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Santa Catarina, Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3+4h
Finding your time zone…

4:56 PM in Los Angeles, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to São José conversion table

Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in São José. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Los AngelesSão José
12:00 AM4:00 AM
1:00 AM5:00 AM
2:00 AM6:00 AM
3:00 AM7:00 AM
4:00 AM8:00 AM
5:00 AM9:00 AM
6:00 AM10:00 AM
7:00 AM11:00 AM
8:00 AM12:00 PM
9:00 AM1:00 PM
10:00 AM2:00 PM
11:00 AM3:00 PM
12:00 PM4:00 PM
1:00 PM5:00 PM
2:00 PM6:00 PM
3:00 PM7:00 PM
4:00 PM8:00 PM
5:00 PM9:00 PM
6:00 PM10:00 PM
7:00 PM11:00 PM
8:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Los Angeles (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in São José).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and São José switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +4h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +5h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +4h

Distance

Los Angeles and São José are 10,033 km (6,234 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and São José?

São José is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is it in São José when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 PM in São José.

When is the best time to call São José from Los Angeles?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Los Angeles (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in São José).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and São José change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.