Montevideo runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Montevideo and your time
Montevideo at a glance
| Country | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Region | Montevideo Department |
| Capital of | Uruguay |
| Time zone | America/Montevideo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2015 |
| Coordinates | 34.90° S, 56.19° W |
Time zone in Montevideo
Local time in Montevideo is UTC−3 year round, under the America/Montevideo rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2015, and no future change is scheduled.
Montevideo is the capital, and all of Uruguay keeps this time.
Clock changes in Montevideo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Montevideo for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Montevideo and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Montevideo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Montevideo never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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, sunset and day length in Montevideo
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In Montevideo, the days are longest around the December solstice (14 hours 30 minutes) and shortest around the June solstice (9 hours 49 minutes).
Daylight through the year in Montevideo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:52 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:28 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 30 min |
When the sun is highest in Montevideo
Montevideo sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:45 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Montevideo
Every city below shares Montevideo’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maldonado | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| La Plata (Argentina) | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quilmes (Argentina) | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | 203 km (126 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ezeiza (Argentina) | 213 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gregorio de Laferrere (Argentina) | 219 km (136 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Merlo (Argentina) | 233 km (145 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jose C. Paz (Argentina) | 240 km (149 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Montevideo today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in Montevideo
- Convert a time to or from Montevideo: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Montevideo to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Montevideo and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Montevideo in?
Montevideo uses the America/Montevideo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Montevideo use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Montevideo last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2015 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Montevideo and London?
Montevideo is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Montevideo does not.
How long is the longest day in Montevideo?
About 14 hours 30 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 9 hours 49 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Montevideo?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Montevideo lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 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.