Sao Paulo ↔ Sofia
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Sao Paulo time).
Sync Sao Paulo and Sofia easily. Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Sofia. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Sao Paulo 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
15:32 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:32 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:32 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
A 5 hours gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
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.
Sofia Business Pulse
- Culture Energetic, tech-focused, and increasingly international. A growing hub for IT and services.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bulgarians value personal rapport; a warm but professional tone is effective. The tech sector is very globalized and efficient. Punctuality is appreciated. Be prepared for direct and honest communication once trust is established.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Sao Paulo | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | Brazil | Bulgaria |
| Coordinates | -23.55, -46.63 | 42.70, 23.32 |
| Population | 22,620,000 | 1,241,675 |