Abidjan ↔ Sao Paulo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 12:00 and 17:00 (Abidjan time).
Sync Abidjan and Sao Paulo easily. Abidjan is 3 hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 12:00 and 17:00 (Abidjan time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:42 GMT+9
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New York City
01:42 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:42 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
A 3 hours gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
Abidjan Business Pulse
- Culture Formal, relationship-heavy, and the economic powerhouse of French-speaking West Africa.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. French is the primary business language; ensure you are fluent or have translation for technical talks. Personal relationships are vital. Hierarchy is respected, and a professional, polite tone is essential for success.
Sao Paulo Business Pulse
- Culture Warm and relationship-oriented. Personal touch and face-to-face (or video) meetings are preferred over emails.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Mornings can start slowly; the most productive time for calls is between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM. Avoid scheduling anything critical for Friday afternoon, as many locals begin their weekend travel early. Brazilians value personal warmth; always include a friendly greeting.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Abidjan | Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | Ivory Coast | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 5.36, -4.01 | -23.55, -46.63 |
| Population | 4,395,000 | 22,620,000 |