Ho Chi Minh City ↔ Sao Paulo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Ho Chi Minh City time).
Sync Ho Chi Minh City and Sao Paulo easily. Ho Chi Minh City is 10 hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Ho Chi Minh City time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:08 GMT+9
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New York City
03:08 EST
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London
08:08 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Ho Chi Minh City Business Pulse
- Culture Fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and very hardworking.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The "Gold Window" for calls is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Vietnamese business culture is energetic and relationship-driven; deals are often sealing during meals. Small gifts or gestures of respect are common in-person, but for virtual calls, maintain a warm, polite, and enthusiastic tone.
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 | Ho Chi Minh City | Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | Vietnam | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 10.82, 106.63 | -23.55, -46.63 |
| Population | 9,320,000 | 22,620,000 |