Uruguay Time Now - Current Time in Uruguay

What Time Is It in Uruguay Right Now?

MontevideoSouth America

Current Time

09:12:58 PM
Friday, December 12, 2025
GMT-3America/Montevideo

Country Information

Population

3.5 million

Capital

Montevideo

Area

176,215 km²

Currency

Uruguayan Peso (UYU)

Language

Spanish

Time Zone Details

Timezone

America/Montevideo

UTC Offset

GMT-3

Current Status

Night Time

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Uruguay

Long Name

Oriental Republic of Uruguay

Abbreviations

UY, URY

Global Time Comparison

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Uruguay
09:12:58 PM
New York
07:12:58 PM
-2h behind
London
12:12:58 AM
+3h ahead
Paris
01:12:58 AM
+4h ahead
Tokyo
09:12:58 AM
-12h behind
Sydney
11:12:58 AM
-10h behind
Dubai
04:12:58 AM
+7h ahead
Singapore
08:12:58 AM
+11h ahead
Mumbai
05:42:58 AM
+9h ahead
Daytime (6am-6pm)
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Business Hours (9am-5pm)
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Uruguay Public Holidays 2025

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Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Brazil (Fernando de Noronha Time) is 1h ahead, Argentina is same time, Brazil (Brasília Time) is same time, Brazil (Amazon Time) is 1h behind, Brazil (Acre Time) is 2h behind.

Cities in Uruguay

CityTime
MontevideoFri 09:12:58 PM
SaltoFri 09:12:58 PM
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PaysandúFri 09:12:58 PM
Las PiedrasFri 09:12:58 PM
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RiveraFri 09:12:58 PM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Uruguay

SyncMyTime displays accurate time for Montevideo and Uruguayan cities. Uruguay Standard Time (UYT, UTC-3) is maintained year-round without daylight saving.

Time Zone History

Uruguay abolished daylight saving time in 2015 after decades of irregular implementation, joining Argentina in preferring year-round consistency. The decision came after studies showed minimal energy savings and public preference for stable schedules. Uruguay's position at similar latitude to Argentina made coordination with its larger neighbor increasingly important.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Uruguayan daily life follows relaxed South American rhythms with strong mate tea culture. The workday typically runs 9 AM-6 PM. Lunch around 1 PM is social. The evening 'mate' tradition brings people together for conversation. Beach culture dominates summer with schedules shifting to accommodate coastal activities. The concept of 'hora uruguaya' acknowledges cultural flexibility though business increasingly values punctuality.

Why People Check Uruguay Time

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  • Beef and agricultural export coordination
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  • Tourism planning to beaches and estancias
  • Software development and IT outsourcing
  • Financial services and banking
  • Regional South American trade

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Interesting Facts

Uruguay is the world's most peaceful country in South America.

The country has the world's highest literacy rate in Latin America.

Uruguay is the world's largest producer of beef per capita.

The country has more than 1,000 beaches.

Uruguay is home to the world's longest carnival, lasting 40 days.