Current local time in Bahia Blanca, Argentina
The live clock above shows the time in Bahia Blanca. Bahia Blanca is in the America/Argentina/Buenos Aires time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Region | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Population | about 279,000 |
| Coordinates | 38.74° S, 62.27° W |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Buenos Aires |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bahia Blanca 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 | 7:11 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 8:27 AM | 5:54 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| September equinox | 6:58 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:40 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bahia Blanca at about 1:18 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 69 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bahia Blanca sits at 62.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Bahia Blanca time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bahia Blanca |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bahia Blanca |
|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata | 417 km (259 mi) | same time |
| Neuquen | 502 km (312 mi) | same time |
| La Plata | 573 km (356 mi) | same time |
| Buenos Aires | 575 km (357 mi) | same time |
| San Nicolas | 628 km (391 mi) | same time |
| Rio Cuarto | 651 km (405 mi) | same time |
| Rosario | 660 km (410 mi) | same time |
| Montevideo, Uruguay | 693 km (431 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Argentina
- Buenos Aires
- Córdoba
- Rosario
- Mendoza
- Tucumán
- Mar del Plata
- Salta
- La Plata
- San Juan
- Santa Fe
- Resistencia
- Corrientes
- Posadas
- Santiago del Estero
- San Luis
- San Salvador de Jujuy
- Parana
- Neuquen
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bahia Blanca in?
Bahia Blanca is in the America/Argentina/Buenos Aires time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Bahia Blanca have daylight saving time?
Bahia Blanca doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Bahia Blanca when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bahia Blanca's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 69 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).