Does Dallas observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Dallas is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).

Does São Paulo observe daylight saving time?

No. São Paulo stays on BRT (UTC-3) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in São Paulo when it's 9 AM in Dallas?

11:00 AM in São Paulo, on the same day.

Dallas to São Paulo Meeting Planner

São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Dallas right now. Their working days overlap for 6 hours today.

Dallas · United States

5:04 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CDT · summer time

São Paulo · Brazil

7:04 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · BRT

Best Meeting Times Between Dallas and São Paulo

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Dallas (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in São Paulo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

DallasOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time5:04PMnow
São PauloBrazil ·7:04PMnow

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Date in Dallas

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Dallas time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Dallas (13:00) and São Paulo (15:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Dallas (12:00) and São Paulo (14:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Dallas (14:00) and São Paulo (16:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Dallas1:00 PM CDTSat, Oct 17
São Paulo3:00 PM UTC-3Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 18:00 UTC

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Time difference between Dallas and São Paulo

São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Dallas right now: São Paulo is on BRT (UTC-3) and Dallas on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Dallas: then São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Dallas.

Time difference between Dallas and São Paulo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	São Paulo 2 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	São Paulo 3 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Dallas
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	São Paulo 2 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Dallas

Dallas is on Central Standard Time. São Paulo is on Brasilia Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dallas & São Paulo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Dallas and São Paulo?: São Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Dallas right now: São Paulo is on BRT (UTC-3) and Dallas on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Dallas: then São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Dallas.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dallas and São Paulo?: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Dallas (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in São Paulo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.
Does Dallas observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Dallas is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).
Does São Paulo observe daylight saving time?: No. São Paulo stays on BRT (UTC-3) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in São Paulo when it's 9 AM in Dallas?: 11:00 AM in São Paulo, on the same day.

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