Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Lima. Lima uses Peru Time (PET, UTC-5) while Sao Paulo uses Brasilia Time (BRT, UTC-3). When it's 12:00 PM in Lima, it's 2:00 PM in Sao Paulo.
Neither city currently observes daylight saving time, so the 2-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Lima time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Sao Paulo, covering standard business hours.
Lima and Sao Paulo are two of South America's largest cities and major economic centers. Peru and Brazil are key trading partners, and both cities host significant business communities. Direct flights take about 5 hours.