Time difference between Rome and Sao Paulo
Rome and Sao Paulo are in different time zones. Below, you'll find the current time in both cities, the exact time difference, and a suggestion for when it's convenient to call.
Rome is 5 hr ahead of Sao Paulo
When to call
Working hours (9:00–18:00) in both cities overlap from 14:00 to 18:00 in Rome time.
Hour-by-hour comparison
On the left is the time in Rome; on the right, the corresponding time in Sao Paulo.
| Rome | Sao Paulo |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 19:00 |
| 01:00 | 20:00 |
| 02:00 | 21:00 |
| 03:00 | 22:00 |
| 04:00 | 23:00 |
| 05:00 | 00:00 |
| 06:00 | 01:00 |
| 07:00 | 02:00 |
| 08:00 | 03:00 |
| 09:00 | 04:00 |
| 10:00 | 05:00 |
| 11:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 | 07:00 |
| 13:00 | 08:00 |
| 14:00 | 09:00 |
| 15:00 | 10:00 |
| 16:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 |
| 19:00 | 14:00 |
| 20:00 | 15:00 |
| 21:00 | 16:00 |
| 22:00 | 17:00 |
| 23:00 | 18:00 |
Time zones
| Rome — Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Rome — UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Sao Paulo — Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Sao Paulo — UTC offset | UTC-3 |
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is Rome ahead of or behind Sao Paulo?
The current difference is 5 hr. It may change twice a year if the clocks are changed in either city.
Does the time difference change during the year?
Yes, if daylight saving time is observed in at least one of the cities. The values on this page are recalculated automatically.
When is the best time to call?
See the “When to call” section above: it shows the overlap between the working hours of both cities.
Calculated using the IANA time zone database. Daylight saving time is taken into account automatically.