Current local time in Encarnacion, Paraguay
The live clock above shows the time in Encarnacion. Encarnacion is in the America/Asuncion time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Region | Itapúa |
| Population | about 252,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.35° S, 55.87° W |
| Time zone | America/Asuncion |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Encarnacion 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 | 6:46 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 7:32 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:33 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Encarnacion at about 12:52 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 43 minutes ahead of the sun, because Encarnacion sits at 55.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Encarnacion time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Encarnacion |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Encarnacion |
|---|---|---|
| Posadas, Argentina | 2 km (1 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad del Este | 239 km (148 mi) | same time |
| Foz do Iguacu, Brazil | 243 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Formosa, Argentina | 264 km (164 mi) | same time |
| San Lorenzo | 277 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Asuncion | 288 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Corrientes, Argentina | 290 km (180 mi) | same time |
| Resistencia, Argentina | 308 km (191 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Paraguay
Questions people ask
What time zone is Encarnacion in?
Encarnacion is in the America/Asuncion time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Encarnacion have daylight saving time?
Encarnacion doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Encarnacion when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Encarnacion's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 43 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).