Time zone meeting planner
Mexico City and São Paulo: plan a meeting across time zones
Mexico City and São Paulo are 3 hours apart (São Paulo ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Mexico City and São Paulo is constant all year: São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Mexico City lands at 12 PM in São Paulo — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Mexico City does not change clocks.
- São Paulo does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 16 September — Mexico City: Independence Day
- 16 November — Mexico City: Revolution Day
- 25 December — Mexico City: Christmas Day
- 1 January 2027 — Mexico City: 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 Mexico City and São Paulo
What time is it in São Paulo when it is 9 AM in Mexico City?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Mexico City is 12 PM in São Paulo (UTC-6 against UTC-3). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Mexico City or São Paulo change clocks first?
Neither Mexico City nor São Paulo observes daylight saving time.
Is there a public holiday in Mexico City or São Paulo soon?
Mexico City: Independence Day on 16 September. São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October.