Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in San Juan, it's that in São Paulo.
When it's 8:00 am in San Juan, it's 9:00 am in São Paulo — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in San Juan, it's 11:00 am in São Paulo — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in San Juan, it's 1:00 pm in São Paulo — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in San Juan, it's 4:00 pm in São Paulo — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in San Juan, it's 6:00 pm in São Paulo — evening there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in San Juan, it's 10:00 pm in São Paulo — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: San Juan uses the USD ($) and São Paulo uses the BRL (R$). Language shifts too — English in San Juan, Portuguese in São Paulo. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Capital
- San Juan
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between San Juan and São Paulo?
San Juan is 1 hour ahead of São Paulo. San Juan 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 San Juan, what time is it in São Paulo?
10:00 am in San Juan is 11:00 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 it's 3 pm in San Juan, what time is it in São Paulo?
3:00 pm in San Juan is 4:00 pm in São Paulo on the same day — afternoon 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 7 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 San Juan from São Paulo?
About 5,128 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 6h 32m, 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 San Juan and São Paulo use?
San Juan uses the United States dollar (USD, $); São Paulo uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). 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 San Juan from São Paulo?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, 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 San Juan and São Paulo?
San Juan primarily speaks English, Spanish; São Paulo speaks Portuguese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do San Juan and São Paulo drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.