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Exact Current Time in Uruguay

The current time in Uruguay is straightforward because the country uses a single official time zone across the entire nation.
Uruguay follows Uruguay Standard Time (UYT) throughout the year and does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).

This simple and consistent system applies to all major cities, including Montevideo, the capital, as well as Salto, Paysandú, and Punta del Este.

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

👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:

  • IANA Time Zone: America/Montevideo

  • UTC Offset: UTC −3

Uruguay Time Zone

Uruguay operates on one official time zone nationwide:

Time ZoneNameUTC OffsetExample City
UYTUruguay Standard TimeUTC −3Montevideo

This single time zone system keeps scheduling simple and avoids seasonal changes.

Daylight Saving Time in Uruguay

  • 🇺🇾 DST: ❌ Not observed

  • Uruguay abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2015.

  • The country remains on UTC −3 year-round.

This change was made to simplify timekeeping and align better with regional trade partners.

Popular Cities in Uruguay & Their Time

CityTime ZoneUTC Offset
MontevideoUruguay Standard TimeUTC −3
SaltoUruguay Standard TimeUTC −3
PaysandúUruguay Standard TimeUTC −3
Punta del EsteUruguay Standard TimeUTC −3
Las PiedrasUruguay Standard TimeUTC −3

All major cities follow the same time zone, making coordination easy nationwide.

Quick Facts About Uruguay Time

  • 🕓 Number of Time Zones: 1

  • 🏙 Capital City: Montevideo

  • 🌐 IANA Time Zone ID: America/Montevideo

  • 🕐 Default Time Zone: Uruguay Standard Time (UYT)

  • 🌞 DST Observed: No

  • 🕓 UTC Offset: UTC −3

Uruguay’s consistent time zone makes international scheduling simpler, especially for business, tourism, and digital communication.

For more information, visit 👉 Time in Uruguay — Wikipedia

FAQs

Looking for common questions about Uruguay time? Check the FAQs below.
QHow many time zones does Uruguay have?

Uruguay uses only one time zone nationwide — UTC −3.

QDoes Uruguay observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, Uruguay does not use DST. The time remains the same all year.

QWhat is the official time zone of Uruguay?

The official time zone is Uruguay Standard Time (UYT), UTC −3.

QWhich city represents Uruguay’s national time?

Montevideo, the capital, represents the national standard time.

QWhat is the IANA time zone ID for Uruguay?

The IANA time zone ID is America/Montevideo.