Offset
The time difference between São Paulo and Abu Dhabi is 7 hours.
São Paulo (BRT) is behind Abu Dhabi (GST).
BRT: UTC-3
GST: UTC+4
Neither São Paulo nor Abu Dhabi is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in São Paulo (4 PM–5 PM in Abu Dhabi).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 9:00 AM São Paulo (4:00 PM Abu Dhabi).
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.
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
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| São Paulo | Abu Dhabi | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither São Paulo nor Abu Dhabi 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
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 5:28 PM
- Day length
- 10h 43m
- Sunrise
- 5:34 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 13h 36m
Daylight overlap: 5h 26m — 6:45 AM–12:10 PM in São Paulo (1:45 PM–7:10 PM in Abu Dhabi). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Brasilia Time
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am São Paulo in Abu Dhabi?
- 9:00 am São Paulo is 4:00 pm Abu Dhabi.
- What is 12:00 pm São Paulo in Abu Dhabi?
- 12:00 pm São Paulo is 7:00 pm Abu Dhabi.
- What is 12:30 pm São Paulo in Abu Dhabi?
- 12:30 pm São Paulo is 7:30 pm Abu Dhabi.
- What is 2:00 pm São Paulo in Abu Dhabi?
- 2:00 pm São Paulo is 9:00 pm Abu Dhabi.
- What is 5:00 pm São Paulo in Abu Dhabi?
- 5:00 pm São Paulo is 12:00 am Abu Dhabi, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm São Paulo in Abu Dhabi?
- 11:30 pm São Paulo is 6:30 am Abu Dhabi, the next day.