When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Lyon, it's that in São Paulo.
When it's 8:00 am in Lyon, it's 3:00 am in São Paulo — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Lyon, it's 5:00 am in São Paulo — morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Lyon, it's 7:00 am in São Paulo — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Lyon, it's 10:00 am in São Paulo — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Lyon, it's 12:00 pm in São Paulo — midday there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Lyon, it's 4:00 pm in São Paulo — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Lyon uses the EUR (€) and São Paulo uses the BRL (R$). Language shifts too — French in Lyon, Portuguese in São Paulo. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- France
- Capital
- Paris
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- French
- Calling code
- +33
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Lyon and São Paulo?
Lyon is 5 hours behind São Paulo. Lyon runs on GMT+2 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 Lyon, what time is it in São Paulo?
10:00 am in Lyon is 5:00 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 it's 3 pm in Lyon, what time is it in São Paulo?
3:00 pm in Lyon is 10:00 am in São Paulo on the same day — late 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 3 hours 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 Lyon from São Paulo?
About 9,292 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 26m, 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 Lyon and São Paulo use?
Lyon uses the euro (EUR, €); 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 Lyon from São Paulo?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +33, 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 Lyon and São Paulo?
Lyon primarily speaks French; São Paulo speaks Portuguese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Lyon and São Paulo drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.