When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: São Paulo uses the BRL (R$) and Bangkok uses the THB (฿). Language shifts too — Portuguese in São Paulo, Thai in Bangkok. Be careful behind the wheel: São Paulo drives on the right, Bangkok on the left.
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between São Paulo and Bangkok?
São Paulo is 10 hours ahead of Bangkok. São Paulo runs on GMT-3 and Bangkok on GMT+7. 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?
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 Bangkok?
About 16,396 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 19h 47m, 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 Bangkok use?
São Paulo uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$); Bangkok uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿). 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 Bangkok?
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 Bangkok?
São Paulo primarily speaks Portuguese; Bangkok speaks Thai. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do São Paulo and Bangkok drive on the same side of the road?
No. Brazil drives on the right, Thailand 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.