Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

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São Paulo to Toronto

-1h

São Paulo

BRTSOURCE

Brazil · UTC-03:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Toronto

EDT

Canada · UTC-04:00☀ DST active

HH11

MM00

11:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

São Paulo

Toronto

12:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

1:00 AM

4:00 AM

3:00 AM

6:00 AM

5:00 AM

8:00 AM

7:00 AM

10:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

11:00 AM

2:00 PM

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

3:00 PM

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

8:00 PM

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

9:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

BRT and EDT on the World Map

The map below highlights the BRT (Brasilia Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

BRT Zone

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EDT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

BRT – Brasilia Time

UTC-03:00

Brasilia Time (BRT) is the time zone for eastern Brazil, 3 hours behind UTC.

Countries in BRT

Brazil (eastern)

Major Cities in BRT

São PauloRio de JaneiroBrasíliaBelo HorizonteSalvadorFortalezaRecifeCuritiba

Key Facts about BRT

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-03:00 year-round

Learn more about BRT on Wikipedia

EST – Eastern Standard Time

UTC-05:00

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in EST

United States (Eastern)Canada (Ontario, Quebec)Mexico (Quintana Roo)PanamaJamaicaCayman IslandsHaitiBahamasTurks and CaicosColombiaPeruEcuador

Major Cities in EST

New York CityWashington D.C.MiamiTorontoPhiladelphiaAtlantaBostonMontrealDetroitCharlotteIndianapolisOttawaTampaOrlandoClevelandPittsburgh

Key Facts about EST

•EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
•The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
•23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
•EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
•Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EDT

Learn more about EST on Wikipedia

About São Paulo

Wikipedia

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.

Population:12.4 million

Metro:22.4 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM BRT

Currency:BRL (R$)

Stock Exchange:B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão)

Key Landmarks

Paulista AvenueIbirapuera ParkSão Paulo CathedralMASPPinacoteca

Did You Know?

The city has more helicopters than any other city in the world due to traffic congestion.

Learn more about BRT timezone →

About Toronto

Wikipedia

Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.

Population:2.9 million

Metro:6.3 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Currency:CAD (C$)

Stock Exchange:TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

CN TowerRoyal Ontario MuseumRipley's AquariumCasa LomaSt. Lawrence Market

Did You Know?

Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - over 50% of residents were born outside Canada.

Learn more about EDT timezone →

Understanding the -1h Gap: São Paulo vs Toronto

São Paulo runs on Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) at UTC-03:00. Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts São Paulo 1 hour behind Toronto — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo it is 8:00 AM in Toronto. Midnight in São Paulo is 11:00 PM in Toronto.Toronto 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 Toronto time conversion table

São Paulo (BRT)	Toronto (EDT)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day

Why people convert São Paulo to Toronto time

Scheduling a call from São Paulo to Toronto: a 10:00 AM start in São Paulo lands at 9:00 AM in Toronto, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both São Paulo and Toronto are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM BRT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: São Paulo viewers need 8:00 AM in Toronto to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 AM if the event is anchored to São Paulo.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BRT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BRT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from São Paulo and need Toronto colleagues present.
Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 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 EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.

Best time to call between São Paulo and Toronto

Both São Paulo and Toronto sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BRT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

São Paulo and Toronto share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM BRT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

São Paulo is 1 hour behind Toronto (BRT UTC-03:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BRT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

São Paulo

Does not observe DST

Toronto

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Toronto?

São Paulo (BRT, UTC-03:00) is 1 hour behind Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert São Paulo time to Toronto time?

Add -1h to São Paulo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 8:00 AM in Toronto.

What time is it in Toronto right now?

Toronto uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from São Paulo.

What is the best time to call Toronto from São Paulo?

Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM BRT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, São Paulo or Toronto?

São Paulo is 1 hour behind Toronto. When it is 12:00 PM in São Paulo it is 11:00 AM in Toronto.

Do São Paulo and Toronto use different time zones?

São Paulo (Brazil) uses BRT at UTC-03:00, while Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Sao_Paulo and America/Toronto.

Does daylight saving time affect the São Paulo–Toronto difference?

Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and São Paulo is not, so the -1h 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 Toronto?

Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Toronto?

Toronto is -1h 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 Toronto in?

Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.

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 Toronto?

Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.

What is the best time to schedule a call between São Paulo and Toronto?

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 Toronto works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (-1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in São Paulo and Toronto?

São Paulo uses BRL (R$) while Toronto uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do São Paulo and Toronto compare in size?

São Paulo has a population of approximately 12.4 million (metro: 22.4 million), while Toronto has approximately 2.9 million (metro: 6.3 million).

What are the major landmarks in São Paulo and Toronto?

São Paulo is known for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Cathedral. Toronto is famous for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Aquarium.

Do São Paulo and Toronto have stock exchanges?

Yes. São Paulo has the B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão) and Toronto has the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange). The -1h 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 EST timezone?

Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.

What is the UTC offset for EST?

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.

What should I know about the EST timezone?

EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.