Time zone meeting planner
São Paulo and Tokyo: plan a meeting across time zones
São Paulo and Tokyo are 12 hours apart (Tokyo ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between São Paulo and Tokyo is constant all year: Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of São Paulo.
Best time to meet
São Paulo and Tokyo do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 6:30 AM in São Paulo / 6:30 PM in Tokyo — 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
- São Paulo does not change clocks.
- Tokyo does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 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
- 21 September — Tokyo: Respect for the Aged Day
- 22 September — Tokyo: National Holiday
- 23 September — Tokyo: Autumnal Equinox Day
- 12 October — Tokyo: Sports Day
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 São Paulo and Tokyo
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in São Paulo?
For most of the year, 9 AM in São Paulo is 9 PM in Tokyo (UTC-3 against UTC+9). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does São Paulo or Tokyo change clocks first?
Neither São Paulo nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time.
Is there a public holiday in São Paulo or Tokyo soon?
São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October. Tokyo: Respect for the Aged Day on 21 September.