Time in Paraguay now

The current time in Paraguay can change seasonally because the country observes Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Paraguay follows Paraguay Standard Time (PYT) during the non-summer months and switches to Paraguay Summer Time (PYST) during DST.

The capital Asunción, along with other major cities, follows this schedule. This makes Paraguay one of the few South American nations that still actively use DST.

You can also check the current time page for a global world clock, or use our time converter tool to compare Paraguay’s time with other countries.

👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:

• IANA Time Zone: America/Asuncion

• UTC Offset: UTC −4 (standard), UTC −3 (DST)

Paraguay Time Zone

Paraguay uses a single time zone but adjusts for DST:

Paraguay is among the few South American countries where daylight saving time is still practiced.

Daylight Saving Time in Paraguay

• 🇵🇾 DST Starts: First Sunday in October

• 🇵🇾 DST Ends: Fourth Sunday in March

During DST, clocks move forward by one hour, changing from UTC −4 to UTC −3. This shift is aimed at making better use of daylight during summer evenings.

Popular Cities in Paraguay & Their Time

All major cities follow the same time zone rules, including DST adjustments.

Quick Facts About Paraguay Time

• 🕓 Number of Time Zones: 1 (with DST)

• 🏙 Capital City: Asunción

• 🌐 IANA Time Zone ID: America/Asuncion

• 🕐 Default Time Zone: Paraguay Standard Time (PYT)

• 🌞 DST Observed: Yes

• 🕓 UTC Offset: UTC −4 (standard), UTC −3 (DST)

Paraguay’s use of DST is designed to optimize daylight hours during summer, although it can create time differences with neighboring countries that do not observe DST.

For more information, visit 👉 Time in Paraguay — Wikipedia