🇺🇾 What Time Zone Is Uruguay In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC-03:00IANA: America/Montevideo
Uruguay time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | America/Montevideo |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC−3 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Uruguay and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 3 hours behind | 3 hours behind |
| London | 3 hours behind | 4 hours behind |
| New York | 2 hours ahead | 1 hour ahead |
| India (IST) | 8 hours 30 minutes behind | 8 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 12 hours behind | 12 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Uruguay is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Uruguay time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Uruguay use?
Uruguay uses America/Montevideo. Its offset is UTC−3 in January and the same in July.
Does Uruguay observe daylight saving time?
No. Uruguay does not change its clocks in 2026: America/Montevideo stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Uruguay and New York?
In January Uruguay is 2 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 1 hour ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Uruguay and India?
In January Uruguay is 8 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 8 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.