Current Time in Uruguay
Uruguay uses Uruguay Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
UYTUTC-3
Uruguay time zone
Uruguay Time
Uruguay Time (UYT)
--:--UTC-3- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Montevideo
IANA time zone: America/Montevideo.
Major cities in Uruguay
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Uruguay to New York | -1 hour | |
| Uruguay to London | +4 hours | |
| Uruguay to Dubai | +7 hours | |
| Uruguay to New Delhi | +8 hours 30 minutes | |
| Uruguay to Tokyo | +12 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Uruguay: FAQs
What time zone is Uruguay in?
Uruguay uses Uruguay Time (UYT, UTC-3) all year.
Does Uruguay observe daylight saving time?
No. Uruguay does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Uruguay and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour behind Uruguay. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Montevideo, the capital?
Montevideo is on Uruguay Time, currently UYT (UTC-3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Montevideo page.