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São Paulo to Cancún Converter

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São Paulo11:37 pmSun, Jun 7
São PauloBRT
Brazil · UTC-3
11:37 pmSun, Jun 7
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CancúnEST
Mexico · UTC-5
9:37 pmSun, Jun 7
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Offset

The time difference between São Paulo and Cancún is 2 hours.

2 hours

São Paulo (BRT) is ahead of Cancún (EST).

BRT: UTC-3

EST: UTC-5

Neither São Paulo nor Cancún is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in São Paulo (9 AM–3 PM in Cancún).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM São Paulo (12:00 PM Cancún).

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

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

About these zones

São Paulo uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.

Cancún uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Mexico, dial +52.

Cancún is approximately 4,100 miles northwest of São Paulo.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

São PauloCancúnDay
12:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am12:00 amSame day
3:00 am1:00 amSame day
4:00 am2:00 amSame day
5:00 am3:00 amSame day
6:00 am4:00 amSame day
7:00 am5:00 amSame day
8:00 am6:00 amSame day
9:00 am7:00 amSame day
10:00 am8:00 amSame day
11:00 am9:00 amSame day
12:00 pm10:00 amSame day
1:00 pm11:00 amSame day
2:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm9:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither São Paulo nor Cancún 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

São Paulo
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
10h 44m
Cancún
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
7:29 PM
Day length
13h 23m

Daylight overlap: 9h 22m — 8:06 AM–5:28 PM in São Paulo (6:06 AM–3:28 PM in Cancún). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Brasilia Time

  • CGH
  • GRU
  • GIG
  • SDU
  • CNF
  • BSB
  • CWB
  • GYN
  • POA

Airports in Eastern Standard Time

  • CUN

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am São Paulo in Cancún?
9:00 am São Paulo is 7:00 am Cancún.
What is 12:00 pm São Paulo in Cancún?
12:00 pm São Paulo is 10:00 am Cancún.
What is 12:30 pm São Paulo in Cancún?
12:30 pm São Paulo is 10:30 am Cancún.
What is 2:00 pm São Paulo in Cancún?
2:00 pm São Paulo is 12:00 pm Cancún.
What is 5:00 pm São Paulo in Cancún?
5:00 pm São Paulo is 3:00 pm Cancún.
What is 11:30 pm São Paulo in Cancún?
11:30 pm São Paulo is 9:30 pm Cancún.