Johannesburg and São Paulo: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

The gap between Johannesburg and São Paulo is constant all year: Johannesburg is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo.

Best time to meet

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

Clock changes to plan around

• Johannesburg does not change clocks.
• São Paulo does not change clocks.

Upcoming public holidays

• 16 December — Johannesburg: Day of Reconciliation
• 25 December — Johannesburg: Christmas Day
• 26 December — Johannesburg: Day of Goodwill
• 1 January 2027 — Johannesburg: 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 Johannesburg and São Paulo

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

Aim for 2 PM in Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Johannesburg is 4 AM in São Paulo (UTC+2 against UTC-3). Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Johannesburg or São Paulo change clocks first?

Neither Johannesburg nor São Paulo observes daylight saving time.

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

Johannesburg: Day of Reconciliation on 16 December. São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October.