São Paulo to London
+4hSão Paulo
BRTSOURCELondon
BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BRT and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the BRT (Brasilia Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
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.
About London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
Everything You Need to Know About São Paulo and London Time
São Paulo runs on Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) at UTC-03:00. London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts São Paulo 4 hours ahead of London — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo it is 1:00 PM in London. Midnight in São Paulo is 4:00 AM in London.London observes daylight saving time while São Paulo does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
São Paulo to London time conversion table
| São Paulo (BRT) | London (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert São Paulo to London time
- Scheduling a call from São Paulo to London: a 10:00 AM start in São Paulo lands at 2:00 PM in London, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both São Paulo and London are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM BRT time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM BST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a São Paulo-based team with London contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BRT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM BRT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from São Paulo and need London colleagues present.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local 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.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between São Paulo and London
Both São Paulo and London sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM BRT, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM BST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
São Paulo and London overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of London (BRT UTC-03:00 → BST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM BRT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
São Paulo
Does not observe DST
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between São Paulo and London?
São Paulo (BRT, UTC-03:00) is 4 hours ahead of London (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert São Paulo time to London time?
Add +4h to São Paulo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 1:00 PM in London.
What time is it in London right now?
London uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +4h offset from São Paulo.
What is the best time to call London from São Paulo?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM BRT — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM BST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, São Paulo or London?
São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 PM in São Paulo it is 4:00 PM in London.
Do São Paulo and London use different time zones?
São Paulo (Brazil) uses BRT at UTC-03:00, while London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Sao_Paulo and Europe/London.
Does daylight saving time affect the São Paulo–London difference?
Yes at the moment: London is on daylight saving time and São Paulo is not, so the +4h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share São Paulo's time zone?
BRT also covers São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife, Curitiba.
Which countries use BRT, São Paulo's zone?
BRT is used in Brazil (eastern).
Is there a day difference between São Paulo and London?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and London?
London is +4h from São Paulo.
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 timezone is London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
What are the business hours in São Paulo?
Standard business hours in São Paulo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM BRT.
What are the business hours in London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between São Paulo and London?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. São Paulo works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM BRT and London works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT (+4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in São Paulo and London?
São Paulo uses BRL (R$) while London uses GBP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do São Paulo and London compare in size?
São Paulo has a population of approximately 12.4 million (metro: 22.4 million), while London has approximately 8.8 million (metro: 14.8 million).
What are the major landmarks in São Paulo and London?
São Paulo is known for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Cathedral. London is famous for Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace.
Do São Paulo and London have stock exchanges?
Yes. São Paulo has the B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão) and London has the LSE (London Stock Exchange). The +4h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use BRT (Brasilia Time)?
BRT is used in Brazil (eastern).
Does BRT observe daylight saving time?
No, BRT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about BRT?
Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019. São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere.
Which cities are in the GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in São Paulo, what time is it in London?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in São Paulo (BRT), it is +4h later in London (GMT).
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