Current Time in Mar del Plata, Argentina 🇦🇷
The current local time in Mar del Plata, Argentina is 01:57:57 (-03) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Mar del Plata is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 593,337. The sun rises at about 07:15 and sets at 18:27 today (11h 12m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:15
- Sunset 18:27
- 11h 12m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata, Argentina keeps -03 (UTC-03:00). Mar del Plata does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 07:15 and sets at about 18:27 local time, giving Mar del Plata 11h 12m of daylight.
Right now it is 01:57 on Sunday in Mar del Plata (UTC-03:00). When it is 01:57 here, it is 00:57 in New York (1h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Mar del Plata
- Use the America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Mar del Plata to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 00:57 Sun | 1h behind |
| Los Angeles | 21:57 Sat | 4h behind |
| London | 05:57 Sun | 4h ahead |
| Paris | 06:57 Sun | 5h ahead |
| Dubai | 08:57 Sun | 7h ahead |
| Mumbai | 10:27 Sun | 8.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 12:57 Sun | 11h ahead |
| Tokyo | 13:57 Sun | 12h ahead |
| Sydney | 14:57 Sun | 13h ahead |
Best next checks from Mar del Plata
Compare Mar del Plata with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Argentina.
Business-hours overlap from Mar del Plata
For a normal business-hours call, 10:00-17:00 in Mar del Plata overlaps with 09:00-16:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Mar del Plata time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Los Angeles | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| London | 09:00-13:00 | 13:00-17:00 | 4 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-10:00 | 16:00-17:00 | 1 hour |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Mar del Plata time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mar del Plata in?
Mar del Plata uses -03 (UTC-03:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Mar del Plata observe daylight saving time?
No - Mar del Plata keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Mar del Plata today?
Today the sun rises around 07:15 and sets around 18:27 in Mar del Plata, about 11h 12m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Mar del Plata and other cities?
When it is 01:57 in Mar del Plata, it is 00:57 in New York (1h behind). See the table above for Mar del Plata's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Mar del Plata
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Argentina time page.
Location and time-zone details for Mar del Plata
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (UTC−03:00) |
| Coordinates | -38, -57.56 |
| Population signal | About 593,337 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:15, sunset 18:27, 11h 12m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires time-zone page for rules, the Argentina country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 38° S, 57.56° W
Population: 593,337
Country: 🇦🇷 Argentina
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌