South Korea to São Paulo
-12hSouth Korea
KSTSOURCESão Paulo
BRTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
KST and BRT on the World Map
The map below highlights the KST (Korea Standard Time) and BRT (Brasilia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
KST – Korea Standard Time
UTC+09:00Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone for South Korea, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
- •KST is the same offset as JST (UTC+09:00).
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.
South Korea to São Paulo Time Difference – Complete Guide
South Korea runs on Korean Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. São Paulo runs on Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) at UTC-03:00. That puts South Korea 12 hours behind São Paulo — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in South Korea it is 9:00 PM in São Paulo on the previous day. Midnight in South Korea is 12:00 PM in São Paulo. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
South Korea to São Paulo time conversion table
| South Korea (KST) | São Paulo (BRT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert South Korea to São Paulo time
- Scheduling a call from South Korea to São Paulo: a 10:00 AM start in South Korea lands at 10:00 PM in São Paulo the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h gap: South Korea 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 9:00 PM in South Korea.
- Watching a live event or market open: South Korea viewers need 9:00 PM in São Paulo to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 PM if the event is anchored to South Korea.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM KST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
- With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week South Korea takes the early slot, the next week São Paulo does.
About KST (Korea Standard Time)
Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone used in South Korea. It shares the same UTC offset as Japan Standard Time but is a distinct time zone. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul, the capital, is a major global tech and business hub.
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 South Korea and São Paulo
With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. São Paulo opens at 9:00 AM BRT, which is 9:00 PM in South Korea, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
South Korea and São Paulo have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
South Korea is 12 hours behind São Paulo (KST UTC+09:00 → 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 South Korea and São Paulo?
South Korea (KST, UTC+09:00) is 12 hours behind São Paulo (BRT, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -12h.
How do I convert South Korea time to São Paulo time?
Add -12h to South Korea local time. For example, 9:00 AM in South Korea is 9:00 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 -12h offset from South Korea.
What is the best time to call São Paulo from South Korea?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in South Korea, which is 1:00 AM in São Paulo.
Which is behind, South Korea or São Paulo?
South Korea is 12 hours behind São Paulo. When it is 12:00 PM in South Korea it is 12:00 AM in São Paulo.
Do South Korea and São Paulo use different time zones?
South Korea (South Korea) uses KST at UTC+09:00, while São Paulo (Brazil) uses BRT at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Seoul and America/Sao_Paulo.
Does daylight saving time affect the South Korea–São Paulo difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between South Korea and São Paulo is fixed all year.
Which other cities share South Korea's time zone?
KST also covers Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Pyongyang.
Which countries use KST, South Korea's zone?
KST is used in South Korea, North Korea.
Is there a day difference between South Korea and São Paulo?
Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in South Korea already falls on the in São Paulo.
What is the time difference between South Korea and São Paulo?
São Paulo is -12h from South Korea.
What timezone is South Korea in?
South Korea 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 KST (Korea Standard Time)?
KST is used in South Korea, North Korea.
Does KST observe daylight saving time?
No, KST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about KST?
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
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 South Korea, what time is it in São Paulo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in South Korea (KST), it is -12h later in São Paulo (BRT).
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