Current local time in Salta, Argentina
The live clock above shows the time in Salta. Salta is in the America/Argentina/Salta time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Region | Salta |
| Population | about 485,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.78° S, 65.42° W |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Salta 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 | 7:25 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 8:05 AM | 6:41 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 7:11 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:29 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 40 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Salta at about 1:30 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 82 minutes ahead of the sun, because Salta sits at 65.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Salta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Salta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Salta |
|---|---|---|
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Tucumán | 227 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Santiago del Estero | 353 km (219 mi) | same time |
| Tarija, Bolivia | 370 km (230 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Catamarca | 412 km (256 mi) | same time |
| Calama, Chile | 441 km (274 mi) | same time |
| Antofagasta, Chile | 521 km (324 mi) | same time |
| La Rioja | 534 km (332 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Argentina
- Buenos Aires
- Córdoba
- Rosario
- Mendoza
- Tucumán
- Mar del Plata
- 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 Salta in?
Salta is in the America/Argentina/Salta time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Salta have daylight saving time?
Salta doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Salta when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Salta's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 82 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
Convert a time to or from Salta · add Salta to your world clock · search any city
Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).