São Paulo to CET time conversion

Time in São Paulo

BRTUTC-3Not observed

CET time

CETUTC+1Not observed

CET is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo.

CET is always UTC+1. Right now most places that use CET are on CEST (UTC+2): CEST is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo.

Time difference with your location

São Paulo is 3 hours behind UTC. Compare with your local time →

Choose a date and time

Choose the local time in São Paulo to convert it to CET on that date.

CET to São Paulo time conversion

Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.

24-hour conversion chart · São Paulo → CET

This table converts each hour in São Paulo to CET on 2026-10-21.

  • Working hours
  • Outside working hours
  • Night hours
São PauloCETShared working hours
00:0012:00 AM 04:004:00 AM
01:001:00 AM 05:005:00 AM
02:002:00 AM 06:006:00 AM
03:003:00 AM 07:007:00 AM
04:004:00 AM 08:008:00 AM
05:005:00 AM 09:009:00 AM
06:006:00 AM 10:0010:00 AM
07:007:00 AM 11:0011:00 AM
08:008:00 AM 12:0012:00 PM ✓
09:009:00 AM 13:001:00 PM ✓
10:0010:00 AM 14:002:00 PM ✓
11:0011:00 AM 15:003:00 PM ✓
12:0012:00 PM 16:004:00 PM ✓
13:001:00 PM 17:005:00 PM ✓
14:002:00 PM 18:006:00 PM
15:003:00 PM 19:007:00 PM
16:004:00 PM 20:008:00 PM
17:005:00 PM 21:009:00 PM
18:006:00 PM 22:0010:00 PM
19:007:00 PM 23:0011:00 PM
20:008:00 PM 00:0012:00 AM +1 day
21:009:00 PM 01:001:00 AM +1 day
22:0010:00 PM 02:002:00 AM +1 day
23:0011:00 PM 03:003:00 AM +1 day

Quick conversion examples

These examples use São Paulo (UTC-3) and CET (UTC+1); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.

Conversion formula: CET = São Paulo + 4h · CEST = São Paulo + 5h.

São PauloCET
6:00 AM São Paulo= 10:00 AM CET
7:00 AM São Paulo= 11:00 AM CET
8:00 AM São Paulo= 12:00 PM CET
9:00 AM São Paulo= 1:00 PM CET
10:00 AM São Paulo= 2:00 PM CET
12:00 PM São Paulo= 4:00 PM CET
3:00 PM São Paulo= 7:00 PM CET
5:00 PM São Paulo= 9:00 PM CET
6:00 PM São Paulo= 10:00 PM CET
8:00 PM São Paulo= 12:00 AM CET (+1 day)

Overlapping meeting hours

The 08:00–18:00 working day in São Paulo and CET overlaps for 6 hours on 2026-10-21.

Shared working hours
08:00–14:00 São Paulo · 12:00–18:00 CET

Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028

São Paulo and CET have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.

YearSão PauloCET
2026 No clock changes; UTC-3 all year.

· 02:00 → 03:00
UTC+1 → UTC+2

· 03:00 → 02:00
UTC+2 → UTC+1

2027 No clock changes; UTC-3 all year.

· 02:00 → 03:00
UTC+1 → UTC+2

· 03:00 → 02:00
UTC+2 → UTC+1

2028 No clock changes; UTC-3 all year.

· 02:00 → 03:00
UTC+1 → UTC+2

· 03:00 → 02:00
UTC+2 → UTC+1

At the start of 2026, CET is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo. The difference changes during the following periods.

  • From 2026-03-28 22:00 São Paulo until 2026-10-24 22:00 São Paulo, CEST is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo.
  • From 2027-03-27 22:00 São Paulo until 2027-10-30 22:00 São Paulo, CEST is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo.
  • From 2028-03-25 22:00 São Paulo until 2028-10-28 22:00 São Paulo, CEST is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo.

Frequently asked questions

What time is 9 AM São Paulo in CET?

9:00 AM São Paulo = 1:00 PM CET, using UTC-3 and UTC+1. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.

Does the time difference between São Paulo and CET change during the year?

Yes. During 2026–2028: CET is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo; CET is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.

How do I tell whether it is day or night in CET?

Read the CET clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.

What is the best time to call between São Paulo and CET?

The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 08:00–14:00 São Paulo / 12:00–18:00 CET, a total of 6 hours.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and CET now?

Right now, CET is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo. Conversion formula: CET = São Paulo + 4h · CEST = São Paulo + 5h.