Current local time in San Juan, Argentina
The live clock above shows the time in San Juan. San Juan is in the America/Argentina/San Juan time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Region | San Juan |
| Population | about 434,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.55° S, 68.52° W |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/San Juan |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
San Juan 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 | 7:37 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 8:33 AM | 6:38 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| September equinox | 7:23 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:25 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 12 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over San Juan at about 1:43 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 94 minutes ahead of the sun, because San Juan sits at 68.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
San Juan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with San Juan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 San Juan |
|---|---|---|
| Mendoza | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| San Luis | 282 km (175 mi) | same time |
| La Rioja | 287 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Santiago, Chile | 292 km (181 mi) | same time |
| San Bernardo, Chile | 306 km (190 mi) | same time |
| La Serena, Chile | 319 km (198 mi) | same time |
| Coquimbo, Chile | 323 km (201 mi) | same time |
| Vina del Mar, Chile | 328 km (204 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Argentina
- Buenos Aires
- Córdoba
- Rosario
- Mendoza
- Tucumán
- Mar del Plata
- Salta
- La Plata
- 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 San Juan in?
San Juan is in the America/Argentina/San Juan time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does San Juan have daylight saving time?
San Juan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in San Juan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. San Juan's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 94 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).