São Paulo and Tokyo: plan a meeting across time zones

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
• 12 October — Tokyo: Sports Day
• 3 November — Tokyo: Culture Day
• 23 November — Tokyo: Labor Thanksgiving Day
• 1 January 2027 — Tokyo: New Year's 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

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

There is no hour that is inside normal working time in both cities, so someone has to stretch. The least painful slot is 6:30 AM in São Paulo / 6:30 PM in Tokyo. At this distance the fair answer is usually to alternate which side takes the awkward hour rather than fixing one time forever.

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: Sports Day on 12 October.