Sao Paulo Washington D.C.

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Sao Paulo time).

Sync Sao Paulo and Washington D.C. easily. Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Sao Paulo time).

Upcoming Time Change

  • New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08

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Meeting Optimizer

Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo

18:30 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours
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New York City

04:30 EST
Sleeping
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London

09:30 GMT
Working

Synchronization Context

With only a 2 hours difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.

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.

Washington D.C. Business Pulse

  • Culture Highly formal, networking-heavy, and influenced by government and policy.
  • Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
  • Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Punctuality is non-negotiable. DC is a "Power City"; be prepared for very formal protocols and the use of professional or political titles. Networking is a 24/7 activity here, but business calls should stay within 9-6.

Quick Comparison

Feature Sao Paulo Washington D.C.
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Country Brazil USA
Coordinates -23.55, -46.63 38.91, -77.04
Population 22,620,000 5,490,000

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