Hong Kong and São Paulo: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

The gap between Hong Kong and São Paulo is constant all year: Hong Kong is 11 hours ahead of São Paulo.

Best time to meet

Hong Kong and São Paulo do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 6 PM in Hong Kong / 7 AM in São Paulo — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.

Clock changes to plan around

• Hong Kong does not change clocks.
• São Paulo does not change clocks.

Upcoming public holidays

• 1 October — Hong Kong: National Day
• 18 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival
• 19 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival (observed)
• 25 December — Hong Kong: Christmas 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 Hong Kong and São Paulo

When is the best time to meet between Hong Kong and São Paulo?

There is no hour that is inside normal working time in both cities, so someone has to stretch. The least painful slot is 6 PM in Hong Kong / 7 AM in São Paulo. At this distance the fair answer is usually to alternate which side takes the awkward hour rather than fixing one time forever.

What time is it in São Paulo when it is 9 AM in Hong Kong?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Hong Kong is 10 PM in São Paulo (UTC+8 against UTC-3). Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Hong Kong or São Paulo change clocks first?

Neither Hong Kong nor São Paulo observes daylight saving time.

Is there a public holiday in Hong Kong or São Paulo soon?

Hong Kong: National Day on 1 October. São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October.