Sao Paulo ↔ Surat
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Sao Paulo time).
Sync Sao Paulo and Surat easily. Sao Paulo is 8 hours 30 minutes behind Surat. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (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
15:44 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:44 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:44 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Sao Paulo and Surat is challenging due to the 8 hours 30 minutes offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Surat Business Pulse
- Culture World capital of diamond polishing. Hardworking and trade-focused.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The "sweet spot" is late afternoon, between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Surat is a 24/7 trade hub; business often happens late into the evening. Discussions are pragmatic, fast-paced, and deeply rooted in global trade and manufacturing networks.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Sao Paulo | Surat |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | Brazil | India |
| Coordinates | -23.55, -46.63 | 21.17, 72.83 |
| Population | 22,620,000 | 8,000,000 |