Amsterdam and São Paulo: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Amsterdam is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 28 March: Amsterdam is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo
• 29 March to 24 October: Amsterdam is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo
• 25 October to 31 December: Amsterdam is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo

Best time to meet

A one-hour meeting starting around 2 PM in Amsterdam lands at 9 AM in São Paulo — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.

Clock changes to plan around

• Amsterdam changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
• São Paulo does not change clocks.

Upcoming public holidays

• 25 December — Amsterdam: Christmas Day
• 26 December — Amsterdam: Second Day of Christmas
• 1 January 2027 — Amsterdam: New Year's Day
• 26 March 2027 — Amsterdam: Good Friday
• 12 October — São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida
• 2 November — São Paulo: All Souls' Day
• 15 November — São Paulo: Republic Proclamation Day
• 20 November — São Paulo: National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness

Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.

Questions about Amsterdam and São Paulo

What time is it in São Paulo when it is 9 AM in Amsterdam?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Amsterdam is 4 AM in São Paulo (UTC+2 against UTC-3). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Amsterdam or São Paulo change clocks first?

São Paulo does not observe daylight saving time; Amsterdam does, so the gap shifts when Amsterdam changes clocks.

Is there a public holiday in Amsterdam or São Paulo soon?

Amsterdam: Christmas Day on 25 December. São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October.