When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Dubai uses the AED (د.إ) and São Paulo uses the BRL (R$). Language shifts too — Arabic in Dubai, Portuguese in São Paulo. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED · د.إ)
- Language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Dubai and São Paulo?
Dubai is 7 hours behind São Paulo. Dubai 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'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 Dubai from São Paulo?
About 12,226 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 53m, 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 Dubai and São Paulo use?
Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai and São Paulo?
Dubai 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 Dubai and São Paulo drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.