Time difference between São Paulo and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind São Paulo.

Brazil · Brasilia Standard Time

4:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Pacific Daylight Time

12:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

São Paulo to Los Angeles time converter

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

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

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo, it is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

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