Current Time in Paraguay 🇵🇾
Check the current local time anywhere in Paraguay. Below you'll find live clocks for Paraguay's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Asuncion
- Asuncion (Pop. 525,000)
- Ciudad del Este (Pop. 301,815)
- San Lorenzo (Pop. 227,876)
- Capiatá (Pop. 198,553)
- Pedro Juan Caballero (Pop. 75,109)
ISO Alpha-2: PY
ISO Alpha-3: PRY
UTC Offset: UTC−03:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Paraguay
- Asuncion Sat 22:38:37
- Caacupé Sat 22:38:37
- Caaguazú Sat 22:38:37
- Caazapá Sat 22:38:37
- Capiatá Sat 22:38:37
- Ciudad del Este Sat 22:38:37
- Encarnación Sat 22:38:37
- Filadelfia Sat 22:38:37
- Pedro Juan Caballero Sat 22:38:37
- San Lorenzo Sat 22:38:37
- Villa Hayes Sat 22:38:37
- Villarrica Sat 22:38:37
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Asuncion | Sat 22:38:37 |
| Caacupé | Sat 22:38:37 |
| Caaguazú | Sat 22:38:37 |
| Caazapá | Sat 22:38:37 |
| Capiatá | Sat 22:38:37 |
| Ciudad del Este | Sat 22:38:37 |
| Encarnación | Sat 22:38:37 |
| Filadelfia | Sat 22:38:37 |
| Pedro Juan Caballero | Sat 22:38:37 |
| San Lorenzo | Sat 22:38:37 |
| Villa Hayes | Sat 22:38:37 |
| Villarrica | Sat 22:38:37 |
IANA time zones in Paraguay
Paraguay maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- America/Asuncion GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
Does Paraguay have multiple time zones?
Paraguay is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Paraguay at a glance
| Current main time | 22:38 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | -03 |
| Capital | Asuncion |
| Cities tracked | 12 |
How many time zones does Paraguay have?
Paraguay keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC-03:00.
Does Paraguay change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Paraguay stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Paraguay
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 09:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 12:00 UTC. If Paraguay has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Paraguay
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Asuncion or another major city in Paraguay. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Paraguay
The capital of Paraguay is Asuncion. The biggest cities in Paraguay include Asuncion, Ciudad del Este, San Lorenzo, Capiatá and Pedro Juan Caballero. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Paraguay has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Paraguay - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Paraguay have?
Paraguay uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Paraguay use daylight saving time?
No - Paraguay keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Paraguay right now?
It is about 22:38 on Saturday in the main time zone of Paraguay. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Paraguay?
The capital of Paraguay is Asuncion. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Paraguay time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Paraguay to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Asuncion, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Paraguay 🇵🇾 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | PY / PRY |
| Capital city clock | Asuncion |
| Cities shown | 12 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−03:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Asuncion time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.