Uruguay — Time & Date Guide

Complete time and date reference for Uruguay. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.

Key Facts

Primary Timezone
America/Montevideo
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC-3
Capital
Montevideo
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+598
Currency
UYU
Region
Americas
Country Code
UY

Current Time in Uruguay

The primary timezone is America/Montevideo (currently UTC-3). Uruguay has 1 major city tracked below.

View Uruguay World Clock →
CityTimezone
MontevideoAmerica/Montevideo

Public Holidays in Uruguay — 2026

View the complete list of official public holidays in Uruguay for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.

Uruguay Holidays 2026 →

Sunrise & Sunset in Uruguay

Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Uruguay.

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Daylight Saving Time in Uruguay

Uruguay does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC-3 remains constant year-round.

Uruguay DST 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What timezone is Uruguay in?
Uruguay uses the America/Montevideo timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC-3.
Does Uruguay observe daylight saving time?
No, Uruguay does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC-3 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in Uruguay?
Uruguay has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Uruguay holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo. The country's calling code is +598 and its currency is UYU.
What is the current time in Uruguay?
The current UTC offset in Uruguay is UTC-3 (America/Montevideo). Visit the world clock page for Uruguay to see live times for cities in the country.

From the Blog

Data verified by Arjun Mehta, Geospatial Engineer · Sources: IANA Time Zone Database · Methodology

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