Current Time in Montevideo
The live local time in Montevideo, Uruguay — Montevideo (America/Montevideo). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Montevideo
Montevideo follows the America/Montevideo time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Montevideo does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Montevideo with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Montevideo quick facts
- Country
- Uruguay
- Time zone
- America/Montevideo
- UTC offset
- UTC−3 all year
- Calling code
- +598
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 1.8 million
- Coordinates
- 34.9°S, 56.16°W
Best time to call Montevideo
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Montevideo. The best window for business calls is roughly 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Montevideo time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 5:00 AM–1:00 PM in Montevideo. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Montevideo time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Montevideo in?+
Montevideo is in the America/Montevideo time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Montevideo observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Montevideo), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Uruguay observes it.
When do the clocks change in Montevideo?+
Montevideo does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Montevideo from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Montevideo. The best window for business calls is roughly 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Montevideo time.