São Paulo to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind São Paulo. When it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo, it is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

São Paulo BRT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Fri, Oct 16
BRTUTC-3
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-4h
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3:05 PM in São Paulo, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

São Paulo to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because São Paulo and Los Angeles 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

São Paulo and Los Angeles are 9,906 km (6,155 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind São Paulo.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo, it is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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