Time zone meeting planner
Dubai and São Paulo: plan a meeting across time zones
Dubai and São Paulo are 7 hours apart (Dubai ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Dubai and São Paulo is constant all year: Dubai is 7 hours ahead of São Paulo.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 4 PM in Dubai lands at 9 AM in São Paulo — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Dubai does not change clocks.
- São Paulo does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 2 December — Dubai: National Day
- 3 December — Dubai: National Day
- 1 January 2027 — Dubai: New Year's Day
- 9 March 2027 — Dubai: Eid al-Fitr
- 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 Dubai and São Paulo
What time is it in São Paulo when it is 9 AM in Dubai?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Dubai is 2 AM in São Paulo (UTC+4 against UTC-3). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Dubai or São Paulo change clocks first?
Neither Dubai nor São Paulo observes daylight saving time.
Is there a public holiday in Dubai or São Paulo soon?
Dubai: National Day on 2 December. São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October.