New York (Eastern) to São Paulo — Time Zone Converter
ET (UTC-4) → BRT (UTC-3). São Paulo is 1 hour ahead relative to New York (Eastern) right now.
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:55 AM
São Paulo
Oct 7, 2026, 8:55 AM
Need the reverse? São Paulo to New York (Eastern) →
Sample times — ET to BRT
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About New York (Eastern) and São PauloNew York (Eastern) vs São Paulo time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only New York (Eastern) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) ET BRT Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−5 UTC−3 São Paulo is 2 hours ahead Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−4 UTC−3 São Paulo is 1 hour ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−5 UTC−3 São Paulo is 2 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York (Eastern) vs São Paulo time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only New York (Eastern) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | ET | BRT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−5 | UTC−3 | São Paulo is 2 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−4 | UTC−3 | São Paulo is 1 hour ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−5 | UTC−3 | São Paulo is 2 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York to São Paulo is one or two hours ahead of Eastern Time depending on the season — Brazil dropped daylight saving in 2019, so the gap now shifts only when the US changes its clocks. The near-alignment makes this an easy corridor for finance and trade across the Americas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York (Eastern) and São Paulo?
Right now the offset is about 1 hour ahead (from ET to BRT). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect New York (Eastern) vs São Paulo?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US East Coast and Brazil?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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