Argentina Time (ART)
ART is UTC-3. Current Argentina Time and when ART applies.
Argentina Time now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ARTUTC-3
ART does not change for daylight saving time
About ART
- Full Name
- Argentina Time
- Abbreviation
- ART
- UTC Offset
- UTC-3
- Argentina Time is on
- Standard Time (ART)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed — ART is UTC-3 all year
Argentina Time (ART) is UTC-3 across the whole of Argentina, all year, with no daylight saving time. Uruguay and eastern Brazil share the same offset.
Where ART is used
ART all year (no DST)
- All of Argentina (Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario)
- Uruguay (Montevideo) is also on UTC-3 all year
Major Cities in Argentina Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
ART vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| ART to BRT | Same time | Same time |
| ART to EST | -2 hours | -1 hour |
| ART to UTC | +3 hours | +3 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
ART FAQs
What is ART?
Argentina Time (ART) is UTC-3 across the whole of Argentina, all year, with no daylight saving time. Uruguay and eastern Brazil share the same offset.
What is the UTC offset of ART?
ART is always UTC-3 and never changes for daylight saving time.
Does ART change for daylight saving time?
No. ART stays at UTC-3 all year. Its difference from places that do observe daylight saving time, such as US Eastern Time, changes when those places switch.
Where is ART used all year?
These places use UTC-3 all year without daylight saving time: All of Argentina (Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario); Uruguay (Montevideo) is also on UTC-3 all year.