Abu Dhabi×São Paulo
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Abu Dhabi, it's that in São Paulo.
When it's 8:00 am in Abu Dhabi, it's 1:00 am in São Paulo — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Abu Dhabi, it's 3:00 am in São Paulo — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 am in São Paulo — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Abu Dhabi, it's 8:00 am in São Paulo — morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 am in São Paulo — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Abu Dhabi, it's 2:00 pm in São Paulo — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Abu Dhabi uses the AED (د.إ) and São Paulo uses the BRL (R$). Language shifts too — Arabic in Abu Dhabi, Portuguese in São Paulo. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED · د.إ)
- Language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Abu Dhabi and São Paulo?
Abu Dhabi is 7 hours behind São Paulo. Abu Dhabi runs on GMT+4 and São Paulo on GMT-3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Abu Dhabi, what time is it in São Paulo?
10:00 am in Abu Dhabi is 3:00 am in São Paulo on the same day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Abu Dhabi, what time is it in São Paulo?
3:00 pm in Abu Dhabi is 8:00 am in São Paulo on the same day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Abu Dhabi from São Paulo?
About 12,115 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 45m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Abu Dhabi and São Paulo use?
Abu Dhabi uses the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, د.إ); São Paulo uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Abu Dhabi from São Paulo?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +971, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Abu Dhabi and São Paulo?
Abu Dhabi primarily speaks Arabic; São Paulo speaks Portuguese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Abu Dhabi and São Paulo drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.