Thailand to São Paulo
-10hThailand
ICTSOURCESão Paulo
BRTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and BRT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and BRT (Brasilia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
BRT – Brasilia Time
UTC-03:00Brasilia Time (BRT) is the time zone for eastern Brazil, 3 hours behind UTC.
- •Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019.
- •São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere.
- •BRT is 2 hours ahead of EST.
- •Brazil spans four different time zones.
- •The B3 stock exchange in São Paulo operates on BRT.
About São Paulo
WikipediaSão Paulo operates on Brasília Time (BRT), UTC-3. As South America's largest financial center, São Paulo's B3 exchange is the Americas' second-largest.
The city has more helicopters than any other city in the world due to traffic congestion.
Understanding the -10h Gap: Thailand vs São Paulo
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. São Paulo runs on Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) at UTC-03:00. That puts Thailand 10 hours behind São Paulo — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 11:00 PM in São Paulo on the previous day. Midnight in Thailand is 2:00 PM in São Paulo. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Thailand to São Paulo time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | São Paulo (BRT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Thailand to São Paulo time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to São Paulo: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 12:00 AM in São Paulo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: Thailand and São Paulo have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 11:00 PM in Thailand.
- Watching a live event or market open: Thailand viewers need 11:00 PM in São Paulo to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 AM if the event is anchored to Thailand.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -10h gap is not.
- With a -10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Thailand takes the early slot, the next week São Paulo does.
About ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
About BRT (Brasilia Time)
Brasilia Time (BRT) is the standard time in the most populous regions of Brazil, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and the capital Brasília. Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019, so BRT is now observed year-round in these regions. Brazil spans four time zones in total.
Best time to call between Thailand and São Paulo
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. São Paulo opens at 9:00 AM BRT, which is 11:00 PM in Thailand, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and São Paulo have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Thailand is 10 hours behind São Paulo (ICT UTC+07:00 → BRT UTC-03:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Thailand and São Paulo?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 10 hours behind São Paulo (BRT, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert Thailand time to São Paulo time?
Add -10h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 11:00 PM in São Paulo (previous day).
What time is it in São Paulo right now?
São Paulo uses BRT at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -10h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call São Paulo from Thailand?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Thailand, which is 3:00 AM in São Paulo.
Which is behind, Thailand or São Paulo?
Thailand is 10 hours behind São Paulo. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 2:00 AM in São Paulo.
Do Thailand and São Paulo use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while São Paulo (Brazil) uses BRT at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Sao_Paulo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–São Paulo difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -10h offset between Thailand and São Paulo is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Thailand's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Thailand's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Thailand and São Paulo?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Thailand and São Paulo?
São Paulo is -10h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is São Paulo in?
São Paulo operates on Brasília Time (BRT), UTC-3. As South America's largest financial center, São Paulo's B3 exchange is the Americas' second-largest.
What are the business hours in São Paulo?
Standard business hours in São Paulo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM BRT.
Which countries use ICT (Indochina Time)?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Does ICT observe daylight saving time?
No, ICT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ICT?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
Which cities are in the BRT timezone?
Major cities in the BRT timezone include São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife, Curitiba.
What is the UTC offset for BRT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) is at UTC-03:00.
What should I know about the BRT timezone?
Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019. São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere.
When is it midnight in Thailand, what time is it in São Paulo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is -10h later in São Paulo (BRT).
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