Current Time in Uruguay 🇺🇾
Check the current local time anywhere in Uruguay. Below you'll find live clocks for Uruguay's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Montevideo
- Montevideo (Pop. 1,300,000)
- Salto (Pop. 99,823)
- Paysandú (Pop. 73,249)
- Las Piedras (Pop. 69,682)
- Rivera (Pop. 64,631)
ISO Alpha-2: UY
ISO Alpha-3: URY
UTC Offset: UTC−03:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Uruguay
- Artigas Sat 22:36:36
- Colonia del Sacramento Sat 22:36:36
- Durazno Sat 22:36:36
- Fray Bentos Sat 22:36:36
- Las Piedras Sat 22:36:36
- Maldonado Sat 22:36:36
- Melo Sat 22:36:36
- Minas Sat 22:36:36
- Montevideo Sat 22:36:36
- Paysandú Sat 22:36:36
- Rivera Sat 22:36:36
- Rocha Sat 22:36:36
- Salto Sat 22:36:36
- San José de Mayo Sat 22:36:36
- Tacuarembó Sat 22:36:36
- Treinta y Tres Sat 22:36:36
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Artigas | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Colonia del Sacramento | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Durazno | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Fray Bentos | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Las Piedras | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Maldonado | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Melo | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Minas | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Montevideo | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Paysandú | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Rivera | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Rocha | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Salto | Sat 22:36:36 |
| San José de Mayo | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Tacuarembó | Sat 22:36:36 |
| Treinta y Tres | Sat 22:36:36 |
IANA time zones in Uruguay
Uruguay 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/Montevideo GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
Does Uruguay have multiple time zones?
Uruguay 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 Uruguay at a glance
| Current main time | 22:36 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | -03 |
| Capital | Montevideo |
| Cities tracked | 16 |
How many time zones does Uruguay have?
Uruguay keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC-03:00.
Does Uruguay change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Uruguay 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 Uruguay
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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Montevideo or another major city in Uruguay. 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 Uruguay
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo. The biggest cities in Uruguay include Montevideo, Salto, Paysandú, Las Piedras and Rivera. 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 Uruguay has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Uruguay - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Uruguay have?
Uruguay uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Uruguay use daylight saving time?
No - Uruguay keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Uruguay right now?
It is about 22:36 on Saturday in the main time zone of Uruguay. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Uruguay time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Uruguay to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Montevideo, 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 | Uruguay 🇺🇾 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | UY / URY |
| Capital city clock | Montevideo |
| Cities shown | 16 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−03:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Montevideo 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.