Offset
The time difference between Mexico City and São Paulo is 3 hours.
Mexico City (CST) is behind São Paulo (BRT).
CST: UTC-6
BRT: UTC-3
Neither Mexico City nor São Paulo is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Mexico City (12 PM–5 PM in São Paulo).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Mexico City (2:00 PM São Paulo).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Mexico
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Constitution DayMon, Feb 2
- Benito Juárez's birthdayMon, Mar 16
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Independence DayWed, Sep 16
- Revolution DayMon, Nov 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Brazil
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- TiradentesTue, Apr 21
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Corpus ChristiThu, Jun 4
- Independence DayMon, Sep 7
- Our Lady of AparecidaMon, Oct 12
- All Souls' DayMon, Nov 2
- Republic Proclamation DaySun, Nov 15
- Black Awareness DayFri, Nov 20
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time. To call Mexico, dial +52.
São Paulo uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
São Paulo is approximately 4,600 miles southeast of Mexico City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Mexico City | São Paulo | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Mexico City nor São Paulo observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:10 AM
- Sunset
- 7:17 PM
- Day length
- 13h 7m
- Sunrise
- 6:47 AM
- Sunset
- 5:40 PM
- Day length
- 10h 54m
Daylight overlap: 8h 31m — 6:10 AM–2:40 PM in Mexico City (9:10 AM–5:40 PM in São Paulo). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central Standard Time
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Standard Time
- MEX
- NLU
- TLC
- PBC
- QRO
- BJX
- GDL
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Mexico City in São Paulo?
- 9:00 am Mexico City is 12:00 pm São Paulo.
- What is 12:00 pm Mexico City in São Paulo?
- 12:00 pm Mexico City is 3:00 pm São Paulo.
- What is 12:30 pm Mexico City in São Paulo?
- 12:30 pm Mexico City is 3:30 pm São Paulo.
- What is 2:00 pm Mexico City in São Paulo?
- 2:00 pm Mexico City is 5:00 pm São Paulo.
- What is 5:00 pm Mexico City in São Paulo?
- 5:00 pm Mexico City is 8:00 pm São Paulo.
- What is 11:30 pm Mexico City in São Paulo?
- 11:30 pm Mexico City is 2:30 am São Paulo, the next day.