Current local time in Mendoza, Argentina
The live clock above shows the time in Mendoza. Mendoza is in the America/Argentina/Mendoza time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Region | Mendoza |
| Population | about 828,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.88° S, 68.82° W |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Mendoza |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mendoza 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 | 7:38 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 8:37 AM | 6:36 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| September equinox | 7:24 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:23 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 19 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mendoza at about 1:44 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 95 minutes ahead of the sun, because Mendoza sits at 68.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Mendoza time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mendoza |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mendoza |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Santiago, Chile | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| San Bernardo, Chile | 192 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Rancagua, Chile | 229 km (142 mi) | same time |
| San Luis | 234 km (146 mi) | same time |
| Vina del Mar, Chile | 255 km (158 mi) | same time |
| Valparaiso, Chile | 262 km (163 mi) | same time |
| Curico, Chile | 323 km (201 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Argentina
- Buenos Aires
- Córdoba
- Rosario
- 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 Mendoza in?
Mendoza is in the America/Argentina/Mendoza time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Mendoza have daylight saving time?
Mendoza doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Mendoza when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mendoza's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 95 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).