What time is it in Uruguay right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in Uruguay (America/Montevideo), currently UTC-3.

How many time zones does Uruguay have?

Uruguay uses a single time zone, America/Montevideo (UTC-3).

Does Uruguay observe daylight saving time?

No — Uruguay keeps the same UTC offset all year.

Current time in Uruguay

South America · America/Montevideo

Uruguay

5:01 PM

July 11, 2026

UTC-3 Day

Quick facts

Capital: Montevideo
Population: 3,449,299
Currency: Peso (UYU)
Phone code: +598
Daylight saving: No

Neighbouring countries

Argentina
Brazil

About Uruguay

Uruguay keeps a single clock nationwide, UTC-3, the time kept in Montevideo. Wherever you are in the country, the local time matches.

Uruguay has its capital at Montevideo, is home to about 3.4 million people and covers about 176,000 km². It shares a border with Argentina and Brazil. People here mostly speak Spanish. Prices are in peso (UYU).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Uruguay right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in Uruguay (America/Montevideo), currently UTC-3.
How many time zones does Uruguay have?: Uruguay uses a single time zone, America/Montevideo (UTC-3).
Does Uruguay observe daylight saving time?: No — Uruguay keeps the same UTC offset all year.