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Time zone facts

Time zone
Uruguay Standard Time
IANA zone
America/Montevideo
Current UTC offset
UTC−3
Daylight saving time
No
Country
Uruguay
Region
Montevideo Department
Population
1,270,737
Coordinates
34.90° S, 56.19° W
Elevation
34 m

Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay, with a population of about 1,270,737. It uses the Uruguay Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Montevideo).

Montevideo 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, Buenos Aires, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza.

Because Montevideo lies at 34.90° S, 56.19° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 9 h 49 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 14 h 30 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 equinox6:47 AM6:56 PM12 h 08 min
June solstice7:52 AM5:40 PM9 h 49 min
September equinox6:34 AM6:41 PM12 h 07 min
December solstice5:27 AM7:58 PM14 h 30 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Montevideo in?

Montevideo is in the Uruguay Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Montevideo. The UTC offset is UTC−3.

Does Montevideo have daylight saving time?

No. Montevideo stays on UTC−3 all year.

What is the time difference between Montevideo and New York?

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

What is the time difference between Montevideo and Los Angeles?

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

What time is sunrise and sunset in Montevideo?

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 7:52 AM and sets at about 5:40 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:27 AM and sets at about 7:58 PM (local time).

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