Current local time in Formosa, Argentina
The live clock above shows the time in Formosa. Formosa is in the America/Argentina/Cordoba time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Region | Formosa |
| Population | about 202,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.17° S, 58.18° W |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Formosa 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 | 7:04 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 7:39 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| September equinox | 6:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 46 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Formosa at about 1:01 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 53 minutes ahead of the sun, because Formosa sits at 58.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Formosa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Formosa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Formosa |
|---|---|---|
| Asuncion, Paraguay | 112 km (69 mi) | same time |
| San Lorenzo, Paraguay | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Corrientes | 159 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Resistencia | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Posadas | 263 km (164 mi) | same time |
| Encarnacion, Paraguay | 264 km (164 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad del Este, Paraguay | 364 km (226 mi) | same time |
| Foz do Iguacu, Brazil | 373 km (232 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
- Bahia Blanca
- San Salvador de Jujuy
- Parana
Questions people ask
What time zone is Formosa in?
Formosa is in the America/Argentina/Cordoba time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Formosa have daylight saving time?
Formosa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Formosa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Formosa's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 53 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).