Current local time in Montevideo, Uruguay
The live clock above shows the time in Montevideo. Montevideo is in the America/Montevideo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Region | Montevideo |
| Population | about 759,000 |
| Coordinates | 34.86° S, 56.17° W |
| Time zone | America/Montevideo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Montevideo 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 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 7:52 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:27 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Montevideo at about 12:53 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 45 minutes ahead of the sun, because Montevideo sits at 56.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Montevideo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| La Plata, Argentina | 163 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | 205 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Mar del Plata, Argentina | 371 km (231 mi) | same time |
| San Nicolas, Argentina | 411 km (256 mi) | same time |
| Salto | 420 km (261 mi) | same time |
| Concordia, Argentina | 423 km (263 mi) | same time |
| Bage, Brazil | 438 km (272 mi) | same time |
| Rivera | 444 km (276 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Uruguay
Questions people ask
What time zone is Montevideo in?
Montevideo is in the America/Montevideo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Montevideo have daylight saving time?
Montevideo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Montevideo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Montevideo's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 45 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).