Time zone meeting planner
São Paulo and Toronto: plan a meeting across time zones
São Paulo and Toronto are 1 hours apart (São Paulo ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, São Paulo is 1 hours ahead of Toronto. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Toronto
- 8 March to 31 October: São Paulo is 1 hours ahead of Toronto
- 1 November to 31 December: São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Toronto
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 10 AM in São Paulo lands at 9 AM in Toronto — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- São Paulo does not change clocks.
- Toronto changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
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
- 25 December — Toronto: Christmas Day
- 1 January 2027 — Toronto: New Year's Day
- 26 March 2027 — Toronto: Good Friday
- 1 July 2027 — Toronto: Canada 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 Toronto
What time is it in Toronto when it is 9 AM in São Paulo?
For most of the year, 9 AM in São Paulo is 8 AM in Toronto (UTC-3 against UTC-4). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does São Paulo or Toronto change clocks first?
São Paulo does not observe daylight saving time; Toronto does, so the gap shifts when Toronto changes clocks.
Is there a public holiday in São Paulo or Toronto soon?
São Paulo: Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October. Toronto: Christmas Day on 25 December.