Meeting planner for 2026
Best meeting time for Berlin and São Paulo
Berlin is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo for most of 2026. With 09:00 to 17:00 working hours in both cities, the best time to meet is 14:00 to 17:00 in Berlin, which is 09:00 to 12:00 in São Paulo.
Working hours overlap in 2026
Both cities working 09:00 to 17:00 local time. When the time difference changes during the year, so do the shared hours.
| Time difference | When in 2026 | In Berlin | In São Paulo | Shared hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin 5 hours ahead | Most of the year | 14:00 to 17:00 | 09:00 to 12:00 | 3 hours |
| Berlin 4 hours ahead | 1 January to 28 March and 25 October to 31 December | 13:00 to 17:00 | 09:00 to 13:00 | 4 hours |
Worked out for 15 July and 11 February 2026.
Time difference between Berlin and São Paulo in 2026
Berlin is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo for most of 2026. From 1 January to 28 March and from 25 October to 31 December 2026, Berlin is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo.
| Dates in 2026 | Berlin | São Paulo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January to 28 March | UTC+01:00, standard | UTC-03:00 | Berlin 4 hours ahead |
| 29 March to 24 October | UTC+02:00, daylight saving | UTC-03:00 | Berlin 5 hours ahead |
| 25 October to 31 December | UTC+01:00, standard | UTC-03:00 | Berlin 4 hours ahead |
Clock changes in 2026
- Berlin is on UTC+01:00 in standard time and UTC+02:00 in daylight saving time. Clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:00 on Sunday 29 March 2026 and back 1 hour at 03:00 on Sunday 25 October 2026.
- São Paulo stays on UTC-03:00 all year and does not change clocks.
Berlin to São Paulo time conversion
Hour by hour on Wednesday 15 July 2026, when Berlin is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo. At other times of the year, adjust by the change in the time difference above. Working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 in both cities.
| Berlin | São Paulo | Working |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | Neither |
| 01:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | Neither |
| 02:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | Neither |
| 03:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | Neither |
| 04:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | Neither |
| 05:00 | 00:00 | Neither |
| 06:00 | 01:00 | Neither |
| 07:00 | 02:00 | Neither |
| 08:00 | 03:00 | Neither |
| 09:00 | 04:00 | Berlin only |
| 10:00 | 05:00 | Berlin only |
| 11:00 | 06:00 | Berlin only |
| 12:00 | 07:00 | Berlin only |
| 13:00 | 08:00 | Berlin only |
| 14:00 | 09:00 | Both |
| 15:00 | 10:00 | Both |
| 16:00 | 11:00 | Both |
| 17:00 | 12:00 | São Paulo only |
| 18:00 | 13:00 | São Paulo only |
| 19:00 | 14:00 | São Paulo only |
| 20:00 | 15:00 | São Paulo only |
| 21:00 | 16:00 | São Paulo only |
| 22:00 | 17:00 | Neither |
| 23:00 | 18:00 | Neither |
Questions about Berlin and São Paulo time
What is the time difference between Berlin and São Paulo?
Berlin is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo for most of 2026. From 1 January to 28 March and from 25 October to 31 December 2026, Berlin is 4 hours ahead of São Paulo.
What is the best time for a meeting between Berlin and São Paulo?
For most of 2026, the best time is 14:00 to 17:00 in Berlin, which is 09:00 to 12:00 in São Paulo, with 3 hours of overlap. From 1 January to 28 March and from 25 October to 31 December 2026, the best time is 13:00 to 17:00 in Berlin, which is 09:00 to 13:00 in São Paulo, with 4 hours of overlap. These times assume 09:00 to 17:00 working hours in both cities.
Do Berlin and São Paulo change clocks on the same day?
No. São Paulo stays on UTC-03:00 all year, while Berlin changes clocks on Sunday 29 March and Sunday 25 October 2026, so the time difference changes when Berlin does.
When it is 09:00 in Berlin, what time is it in São Paulo?
It is 04:00 in São Paulo for most of 2026 and 05:00 from 1 January to 28 March and from 25 October to 31 December.