Time difference between Madrid and São Paulo

São Paulo is 5 hours behind Madrid.

Spain · Central European Summer Time

9:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Brazil · Brasilia Standard Time

4:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Madrid 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 Madrid and São Paulo?

São Paulo is 5 hours behind Madrid. Madrid is on UTC+2 and São Paulo is on UTC−3.

What time is it in São Paulo when it is 9 AM in Madrid?

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

When is the best time to call São Paulo from Madrid?

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

Does the time difference between Madrid and São Paulo change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when São Paulo will be 4 hours behind Madrid.

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