São Paulo Los Angeles Time Difference

Is São Paulo 5 Hours Ahead of Los Angeles?

São Paulo is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles during PST, and 4 hours ahead during PDT. When it's 9:00 AM in LA (winter), it's 2:00 PM in São Paulo. Brazil does not observe DST (discontinued in 2019).

The time difference shifts by 1 hour when LA switches between PST and PDT while São Paulo stays on BRT (Brasília Time, UTC-3) year-round.

Best Time to Call São Paulo from Los Angeles

Late morning LA works well! 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM LA (winter) corresponds to 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM São Paulo. Good working hours overlap.

São Paulo is South America's largest city and financial center. LATAM Airlines operates direct flights to LAX. Strong ties in agriculture, manufacturing, tech, and the Brazilian-American community.

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