San Francisco to São Paulo time converter
São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 1:00 PM in São Paulo.
San Francisco PDT
Friday, October 16, 2026
São Paulo BRT
Friday, October 16, 2026
12:22 PM in San Francisco, Friday, October 16, 2026
San Francisco to São Paulo conversion table
Every hour of today in San Francisco and the matching time in São Paulo. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| San Francisco | São Paulo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in San Francisco (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in São Paulo).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because San Francisco and São Paulo switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +4h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +5h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +4h
Distance
San Francisco and São Paulo are 10,433 km (6,483 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between San Francisco and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco.
What time is it in São Paulo when it is 9 AM in San Francisco?
When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 1:00 PM in São Paulo.
When is the best time to call São Paulo from San Francisco?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in San Francisco (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in São Paulo).
Does the time difference between San Francisco and São Paulo change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.