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Time difference between São Paulo and San Francisco

San Francisco is 5 hours behind São Paulo.

São Paulo
Brazil · Brasilia Standard Time
9:31 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
San Francisco
United States · Pacific Standard Time
4:31 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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São Paulo to San Francisco time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

São PauloSan Francisco
12:00 AM7:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 AM8:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 AM9:00 PM (previous day)
3:00 AM10:00 PM (previous day)
4:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Questions

What is the time difference between São Paulo and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 5 hours behind São Paulo. São Paulo is on UTC−3 and San Francisco is on UTC−8.

What time is it in San Francisco when it is 9 AM in São Paulo?

When it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo, it is 4:00 AM in San Francisco.

When is the best time to call San Francisco from São Paulo?

The best time to call or meet is 2:00 PM–6:00 PM in São Paulo (9:00 AM–1:00 PM in San Francisco), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both São Paulo and San Francisco?

Both São Paulo and San Francisco usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between São Paulo and San Francisco change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when San Francisco will be 4 hours behind São Paulo.

São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco. More: time in São Paulo · time in San Francisco

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