São Paulo to San Francisco time converter
San Francisco is 4 hours behind São Paulo. When it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo, it is 5:00 AM in San Francisco.
São Paulo BRT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
San Francisco PDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:21 PM in São Paulo, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
São Paulo to San Francisco conversion table
Every hour of today in São Paulo and the matching time in San Francisco. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| São Paulo | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 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 San Francisco).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because São Paulo and San Francisco 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
São Paulo and San Francisco 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 São Paulo and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 4 hours behind São Paulo.
What time is it in San Francisco when it is 9 AM in São Paulo?
When it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo, it is 5:00 AM in San Francisco.
When is the best time to call San Francisco 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 San Francisco).
Does the time difference between São Paulo and San Francisco change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.