Time in Uruguay
Capital · Montevideo
Time zone in Uruguay
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Montevideo Uruguay Standard Time |
UTC-03:00 | No | Montevideo |
About Uruguay
| Official name: | Oriental Republic of Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Montevideo |
| Region: | Americas · South America |
| Population: | 3,499,451 |
| Currency: | Uruguayan peso (UYU, $) |
| Calling code: | +598 |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| ISO codes: | UY / URY |
| Internet domain: | .uy |
Cities in Uruguay
- Montevideo
- Salto
- Paysandú
- Las Piedras
- Rivera
- Maldonado
- Tacuarembó
- Melo
- Mercedes
- Artigas
- Minas
- San José de Mayo
- Durazno
- Florida
- Barros Blancos
- Treinta y Tres
- Rocha
- San Carlos
- Pando
- Fray Bentos
- Lomas de Solymar
- Colonia del Sacramento
- Trinidad
- Cerrito
- La Paz
- Canelones
- Delta del Tigre
- Carmelo
- Santa Lucía
- Progreso
- Young
- Dolores
- Paso de Carrasco
Public holidays in Uruguay 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Año Nuevo
- 2 Apr — Jueves Santo
- 3 Apr — Viernes Santo
- 1 May — Día del Trabajador
- 18 Jul — Día de la Constitución
- 25 Aug — Día de la Independencia
- 25 Dec — Navidad
Frequently asked questions about time in Uruguay
How many time zones does Uruguay have?
Uruguay uses one time zone: Uruguay Standard Time (America/Montevideo, currently UTC-03:00).
Does Uruguay use daylight saving time?
No. None of Uruguay’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay?
See the live clock on the Montevideo time page. Montevideo uses America/Montevideo.