Current time in Uruguay

18:49:44
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC-3 Same time as Brasília Reference: Montevideo
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Time zone of Uruguay

The time in Uruguay (Montevideo) follows the America/Montevideo time zone, currently UTC-3. Same time as Brasília.

Uruguay
18:49:44
Brasília
18:49:44

How to call or schedule a meeting with Uruguay

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 09:00 in Uruguay; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 18:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Uruguay: sunrise today at 05:45 · sunset at 19:11 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Montevideo
Continent
South America
Area
176,220 km² (68,039 sq mi)
Population
about 3.5 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Uruguayan peso (UYU)
Languages
Spanish
Calling code
+598
Internet domain
.uy

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Uruguay right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Uruguay?

Same time as Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Uruguay changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Uruguay in?

Uruguay follows America/Montevideo, currently UTC-3. The reference location is Montevideo.

Does Uruguay have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Uruguay does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Uruguay from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 18:00 in Uruguay).

What is the capital of Uruguay?

The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo. The country covers about 176,220 km². Continent: South America.

What currency and calling code does Uruguay use?

The currency is the Uruguayan peso (UYU). To call from abroad, dial +598 before the number. Websites use the .uy domain.