São Paulo to San Jose time converter
San Jose is 4 hours behind São Paulo. When it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo, it is 5:00 AM in San Jose.
10:21 AM in São Paulo, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
São Paulo to San Jose conversion table
Every hour of today in São Paulo and the matching time in San Jose. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| São Paulo | San Jose |
|---|---|
| 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 Jose).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because São Paulo and San Jose 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 Jose are 10,370 km (6,444 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between São Paulo and San Jose?
San Jose is 4 hours behind São Paulo.
What time is it in San Jose when it is 9 AM in São Paulo?
When it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo, it is 5:00 AM in San Jose.
When is the best time to call San Jose 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 Jose).
Does the time difference between São Paulo and San Jose change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.