Mexico City and São Paulo: plan a meeting across time zones

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 November — Mexico City: Revolution Day
• 25 December — Mexico City: Christmas Day
• 1 January 2027 — Mexico City: New Year's Day
• 1 February 2027 — Mexico City: Constitution 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

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

Aim for 9 AM in Mexico City, which is 12 PM 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 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: Revolution Day on 16 November. São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October.