San Miguel de Tucumán keeps UTC−3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
San Miguel de Tucumán and your time
San Miguel de Tucumán at a glance
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Region | Tucuman |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Tucuman |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 26.82° S, 65.21° W |
Which time zone San Miguel de Tucumán uses
San Miguel de Tucumán follows the America/Argentina/Tucuman time zone and stays on UTC−3 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2009; the tz database lists no change after that.
San Miguel de Tucumán is on the same time as the rest of Argentina, including the capital, Buenos Aires.
Clock changes in San Miguel de Tucumán, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in San Miguel de Tucumán for 2026 or 2027.
San Miguel de Tucumán time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in San Miguel de Tucumán, it is 12:00 PM in London, 11:00 PM in Sydney and 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
Because San Miguel de Tucumán keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in San Miguel de Tucumán
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
San Miguel de Tucumán is in the southern hemisphere, so the longest day comes in December (13 hours 50 minutes) and the shortest in June (10 hours 27 minutes). The latest sunset, at 8:19 PM, falls on January 11.
Daylight through the year in San Miguel de Tucumán
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:24 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 8:09 AM | 6:36 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:10 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:24 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 50 min |
Clock time and sun time in San Miguel de Tucumán
The clock in San Miguel de Tucumán runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:20 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near San Miguel de Tucumán
All the places listed below keep the same time as San Miguel de Tucumán.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago del Estero | 144 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Catamarca | 192 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salta | 224 km (139 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 292 km (181 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as San Miguel de Tucumán today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Miguel de Tucumán in?
San Miguel de Tucumán uses the America/Argentina/Tucuman time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does San Miguel de Tucumán use daylight saving time?
Not any more. San Miguel de Tucumán last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between San Miguel de Tucumán and London?
San Miguel de Tucumán is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and San Miguel de Tucumán does not.
Is San Miguel de Tucumán on the same time as Buenos Aires?
Yes. San Miguel de Tucumán and Buenos Aires both use UTC−3 right now.
How long is the longest day in San Miguel de Tucumán?
About 13 hours 50 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in San Miguel de Tucumán?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. San Miguel de Tucumán lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:20 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.