Does Montevideo observe daylight saving time?

No. Montevideo stays on UTC-03:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Montevideo and London?

London is 3 hours ahead of Montevideo right now. During the year the gap varies between 3 hours and 4 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Montevideo?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Montevideo overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Montevideo's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Montevideo time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Montevideo's for 5 hours today (09:00–14:00 Montevideo time).

Current Time in Montevideo, Uruguay — UYT

UTC-03:00No clock changesAmerica/Montevideo

Montevideo, Uruguay

05:16:03 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Montevideo, Uruguay is 5:16 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Montevideo is on UYT (UTC-03:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Montevideo

Time zone and daylight saving time in Montevideo

Time zone (IANA): America/Montevideo
Current offset: UYT (UTC-03:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Montevideo does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC-03:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:38 AM

Sunset

07:18 PM

Day length

13h 40m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:28 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 14h 30m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 9h 48m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Montevideo	Overlap with Montevideo
Mexico City	14:16	−3 h	12:00–20:00	5 h (12:00–17:00)
New York	15:16	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
São Paulo	17:16	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
London	20:16	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)
Lagos	21:16	+4 h	05:00–13:00	4 h (09:00–13:00)
Johannesburg	22:16	+5 h	04:00–12:00	3 h (09:00–12:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Montevideo

In 50 days
Día de la Familia (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 57 days
Año Nuevo (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public
In 62 days
Día de los Niños (Children's Day)
Wed, Jan 6, 2027
Public

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Montevideo observe daylight saving time?: No. Montevideo stays on UTC-03:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Montevideo and London?: London is 3 hours ahead of Montevideo right now. During the year the gap varies between 3 hours and 4 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Montevideo?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Montevideo overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Montevideo's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Montevideo time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Montevideo's for 5 hours today (09:00–14:00 Montevideo time).

Time in other cities, compared with Montevideo

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Sources

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