Time now in Uruguay

UTC-03:00 • America/Montevideo (-03)

Your device clock is 219ms behind of the detected local time (America/Montevideo, UTC-03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026, week 38

Time in Uruguay now

Uruguay has one official time zone: -03 (UTC-03:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Uruguay is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Uruguay?

Official time in Uruguay is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Uruguay

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Montevideo UTC-03:00 Montevideo, Centro, Montevideo, Reducto, Montevideo

List of time zones used in Uruguay (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Montevideo UTC-03:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Uruguay

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Uruguay depends on the region.

  • Montevideo: 1 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Uruguay use daylight saving time?

No. Uruguay does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 2015-03-08.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Uruguay?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-3:00 and UTC-3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Uruguay have?
Uruguay has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Uruguay use daylight saving time?
No. Uruguay does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Uruguay time

To convert Uruguay time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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