Long-distance city guides / Miami and São Paulo

Miami to São Paulo: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet

São Paulo is 1–2 hours ahead of Miami, depending on the time of year. The best time to call is usually 6 PM–8 PM in Miami, which is 7 PM–9 PM in São Paulo (when you're 1 hour apart).

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Hours you're both awake

  • 8 AM–10 PM in Miami = 9 AM–11 PM in São Paulo

About 14 hours a day, counting each of you awake from 8 AM to 11 PM. Set your own hours →

How far apart you are

6,566 km (4,080 mi)

About 9 hours on a non-stop flight.

Where to meet halfway

  • Lima, Peru: 4,218 km (2,621 mi) from Miami, 3,454 km (2,146 mi) from São Paulo
  • Bogotá, Colombia: 2,430 km (1,510 mi) from Miami, 4,328 km (2,689 mi) from São Paulo
  • Panama City, Panama: 1,867 km (1,160 mi) from Miami, 5,086 km (3,160 mi) from São Paulo

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Making Miami–São Paulo work

  • With 1 hour between you, you can share most evenings. Pick one standing call night a week anyway, so it never slides.
  • Watch a show at the same time with a call open. A small gap makes live dates easy.
  • Use the difference: one of you can text the other good morning before they wake.

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Questions couples ask

What is the time difference between Miami and São Paulo?

São Paulo is 1–2 hours ahead of Miami, depending on the time of year.

What is the best time to call between Miami and São Paulo?

The best time to call is usually 6 PM–8 PM in Miami, which is 7 PM–9 PM in São Paulo (when you're 1 hour apart). That gives you about 14 hours a day when you are both awake, between 8 AM and 11 PM local time.

How far is Miami from São Paulo?

6,566 km (4,080 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 9 hours.

Where can a couple meet halfway between Miami and São Paulo?

The fairest cities to meet in are Lima, Bogotá, Panama City. Lima is 4,218 km (2,621 mi) from Miami and 3,454 km (2,146 mi) from São Paulo.