Time zone meeting planner
Berlin and São Paulo: plan a meeting across time zones
Berlin and São Paulo are 5 hours apart (Berlin ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, Berlin 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: Berlin is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo
- 29 March to 24 October: Berlin is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo
- 25 October to 31 December: Berlin is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 2 PM in Berlin lands at 9 AM in São Paulo — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Berlin changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
- São Paulo does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 3 October — Berlin: German Unity Day
- 25 December — Berlin: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Berlin: Second Day of Christmas
- 1 January 2027 — Berlin: New Year's Day
- 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 Berlin and São Paulo
What time is it in São Paulo when it is 9 AM in Berlin?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Berlin 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 Berlin or São Paulo change clocks first?
São Paulo does not observe daylight saving time; Berlin does, so the gap shifts when Berlin changes clocks.
Is there a public holiday in Berlin or São Paulo soon?
Berlin: German Unity Day on 3 October. São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October.