Time zone meeting planner
Johannesburg and São Paulo: plan a meeting across time zones
Johannesburg and São Paulo are 5 hours apart (Johannesburg ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
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
- 24 September — Johannesburg: Heritage Day
- 16 December — Johannesburg: Day of Reconciliation
- 25 December — Johannesburg: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Johannesburg: Day of Goodwill
- 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
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: Heritage Day on 24 September. São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October.