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.
Check another date for Dubai and São PauloClock 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
When is the best time to meet between Dubai and São Paulo?
Aim for 4 PM in Dubai, which is 9 AM in São Paulo. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.
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.