Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
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$) and Jakarta uses the IDR (Rp). Language shifts too — Portuguese in São Paulo, Indonesian in Jakarta. Be careful behind the wheel: São Paulo drives on the right, Jakarta on the left.
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Indonesia
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR · Rp)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between São Paulo and Jakarta?
São Paulo is 10 hours ahead of Jakarta. São Paulo runs on GMT-3 and Jakarta 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 Jakarta?
About 15,629 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 18h 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 São Paulo and Jakarta use?
São Paulo uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$); Jakarta uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, Rp). 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 Jakarta?
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 Jakarta?
São Paulo primarily speaks Portuguese; Jakarta speaks Indonesian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do São Paulo and Jakarta drive on the same side of the road?
No. Brazil drives on the right, Indonesia 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.