UTC-3 Time Now
UTC-3 (UTC−03:00, also written GMT-3) is 3 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
UTC-3 time now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
Fixed offset UTC-3
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Where UTC-3 is used
UTC-3 all year
These places do not change their clocks.
- Argentina TimeARTBuenos Aires
- Argentina TimeARTCórdoba, Rosario
- Brasília TimeBRTSalvador
- Brasília TimeBRTFortaleza
- Brasília TimeBRTBrasília, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba
- Paraguay TimePYTAsunción
- Uruguay TimeUYTMontevideo
- Argentina Standard TimeUTC-3
- Argentina Standard TimeUTC-3
- Argentina Standard TimeUTC-3
- Argentina Standard TimeUTC-3
- Argentina Standard TimeUTC-3
UTC-3 as daylight saving time
These places are on UTC-3 only while daylight saving time is in effect.
- Atlantic TimeADT · UTC-4 the rest of the yearHalifax
- Chile TimeCLST · UTC-4 the rest of the yearSantiago, Antofagasta
- Atlantic TimeUTC-3 · UTC-4 the rest of the year
- Atlantic TimeUTC-3 · UTC-4 the rest of the year
- Atlantic TimeADT · UTC-4 the rest of the year
UTC-3 in your time zone
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UTC to UTC-3
| UTC | UTC-3 |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
UTC-3 FAQs
What time is it in UTC-3 right now?
UTC-3 is 3 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. When it is 6:38 PM UTC, it is 3:38 PM at UTC-3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live time.
Which places use UTC-3?
All year: Argentina Time — Buenos Aires, Argentina Time — Córdoba, Rosario, Brasília Time — Salvador, Brasília Time — Fortaleza, Brasília Time — Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Paraguay Time — Asunción. Part of the year: Atlantic Time — Halifax (daylight saving time), Chile Time — Santiago, Antofagasta (daylight saving time), Atlantic Time (daylight saving time), Atlantic Time (daylight saving time) and Atlantic Time (daylight saving time).
Is UTC-3 the same as GMT-3?
Yes. GMT-3 and UTC-3 describe the same offset. UTC is the modern time standard and GMT is the older name for the same reference; neither changes for daylight saving time.
Which time zone abbreviations mean UTC-3?
BRT (Brasília Time), ADT (Atlantic Daylight Time) and ART (Argentina Time) are defined as UTC-3. Note that regions using a standard-time abbreviation such as BRT may be on a different offset during daylight saving time.
How do I convert UTC-3 to my local time?
Find your own UTC offset and take the difference. For example, if you are at UTC+1 and want UTC-3, subtract 4 hours. The converter on this page does this automatically using your browser's time zone, including daylight saving time.