Current local time in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The live clock above shows the time in Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires is in the America/Argentina/Buenos Aires time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Region | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Population | about 11.9 million |
| Coordinates | 34.60° S, 58.40° W |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Buenos Aires |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Buenos Aires 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 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 8:00 AM | 5:50 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 6:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:37 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 28 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Buenos Aires at about 1:02 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 54 minutes ahead of the sun, because Buenos Aires sits at 58.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Buenos Aires time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| La Plata | 53 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Montevideo, Uruguay | 205 km (128 mi) | same time |
| San Nicolas | 221 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Rosario | 279 km (173 mi) | same time |
| Concordia | 359 km (223 mi) | same time |
| Salto, Uruguay | 359 km (223 mi) | same time |
| Parana | 376 km (234 mi) | same time |
| Mar del Plata | 385 km (239 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Argentina
- Córdoba
- Rosario
- Mendoza
- Tucumán
- Mar del Plata
- Salta
- La Plata
- San Juan
- Santa Fe
- Resistencia
- Corrientes
- Posadas
- Santiago del Estero
- San Luis
- Bahia Blanca
- San Salvador de Jujuy
- Parana
- Neuquen
Questions people ask
What time zone is Buenos Aires in?
Buenos Aires is in the America/Argentina/Buenos Aires time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Buenos Aires have daylight saving time?
Buenos Aires doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Buenos Aires when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Buenos Aires's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 54 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).