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 São Paulo, it's that in Apia.
When it's 8:00 am in São Paulo, it's 12:00 am in Apia — late night there, the next day.
When it's 10:00 am in São Paulo, it's 2:00 am in Apia — late night there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in São Paulo, it's 4:00 am in Apia — late night there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in São Paulo, it's 7:00 am in Apia — morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in São Paulo, it's 9:00 am in Apia — late morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in São Paulo, it's 1:00 pm in Apia — midday there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: São Paulo uses the BRL (R$) and Apia uses the WST (T). Language shifts too — Portuguese in São Paulo, English in Apia. Be careful behind the wheel: São Paulo drives on the right, Apia on the left.
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Samoa
- Capital
- Apia
- Currency
- Samoan tālā (WST · T)
- Language
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +685
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between São Paulo and Apia?
São Paulo is 16 hours ahead of Apia. São Paulo runs on GMT-3 and Apia on GMT+13. 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 São Paulo, what time is it in Apia?
10:00 am in São Paulo is 2:00 am in Apia the next 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 São Paulo, what time is it in Apia?
3:00 pm in São Paulo is 7:00 am in Apia the next 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?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
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 São Paulo from Apia?
About 12,744 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 15h 30m, 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 São Paulo and Apia use?
São Paulo uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$); Apia uses the Samoan tālā (WST, T). 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 São Paulo from Apia?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +55, 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 São Paulo and Apia?
São Paulo primarily speaks Portuguese; Apia speaks English, Samoan. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do São Paulo and Apia drive on the same side of the road?
No. Brazil drives on the right, Samoa on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.