Current local time in Asuncion, Paraguay
The live clock above shows the time in Asuncion. Asuncion is in the America/Asuncion time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Region | Asunción |
| Population | about 941,000 |
| Coordinates | 25.30° S, 57.64° W |
| Time zone | America/Asuncion |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Asuncion doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 7:35 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 6:40 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Asuncion at about 12:59 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 51 minutes ahead of the sun, because Asuncion sits at 57.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Asuncion time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 4 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 8.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 11 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 12 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo | 13 km (8 mi) | same time |
| Formosa, Argentina | 112 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Corrientes, Argentina | 270 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Resistencia, Argentina | 276 km (171 mi) | same time |
| Encarnacion | 288 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Posadas, Argentina | 288 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad del Este | 305 km (189 mi) | same time |
| Foz do Iguacu, Brazil | 314 km (195 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Paraguay
Questions people ask
What time zone is Asuncion in?
Asuncion is in the America/Asuncion time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Asuncion have daylight saving time?
Asuncion doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Asuncion when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Asuncion's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 51 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).