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Time zone facts

Time zone
Argentina (Argentina/Buenos Aires) Time
IANA zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Current UTC offset
UTC−3
Daylight saving time
No
Country
Argentina
Region
Buenos Aires F.D.
Population
2,891,082
Coordinates
34.61° S, 58.38° W
Elevation
31 m

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, with a population of about 2,891,082. It uses the Argentina (Argentina/Buenos Aires) Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires).

Buenos Aires does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.

Other cities on the same clock include São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza, Brasília.

Because Buenos Aires lies at 34.61° S, 58.38° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 9 h 50 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 14 h 29 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
London
Paris
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox6:56 AM7:04 PM12 h 08 min
June solstice8:00 AM5:50 PM9 h 50 min
September equinox6:43 AM6:49 PM12 h 07 min
December solstice5:37 AM8:05 PM14 h 29 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Buenos Aires in?

Buenos Aires is in the Argentina (Argentina/Buenos Aires) Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires. The UTC offset is UTC−3.

Does Buenos Aires have daylight saving time?

No. Buenos Aires stays on UTC−3 all year.

What is the time difference between Buenos Aires and New York?

In January New York is 2 hours behind Buenos Aires, and in July it is 1 hour behind Buenos Aires, because of daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between Buenos Aires and Los Angeles?

In January Los Angeles is 5 hours behind Buenos Aires, and in July it is 4 hours behind Buenos Aires, because of daylight saving time.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Buenos Aires?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 8:00 AM and sets at about 5:50 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:37 AM and sets at about 8:05 PM (local time).

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