Time difference between Los Angeles and São Paulo

São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

United States · Pacific Daylight Time

12:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Brazil · Brasilia Standard Time

4:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles to São Paulo time converter

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

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and São Paulo?

São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is on UTC−7 and São Paulo is on UTC−3.

What time is it in São Paulo when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 PM in São Paulo.

When is the best time to call São Paulo from Los Angeles?

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

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and São Paulo change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when São Paulo will be 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind São Paulo. More: time in Los Angeles · time in São Paulo