UYT time now |
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16:33:56 Sat, 28 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC -3 |
Uruguay Time (UYT) operates at UTC−3 hours year-round, with no daylight saving time currently observed. Sometimes called "Uruguayan Standard Time," UYT is the official time zone throughout Uruguay, providing a stable and consistent time reference for daily life and national activities.
Importance and Global Use of UYT
UYT is crucial for managing Uruguay's economy, government operations, and public services. A uniform and reliable time standard supports key sectors such as agriculture, banking, and tourism, ensuring predictable schedules for transportation, business hours, and administrative functions across the country.
Internationally, Uruguay Time helps coordinate trade, travel, and diplomatic exchanges with other countries in South America and beyond. Its UTC−3 offset makes scheduling smoother with partners in neighboring countries like Argentina and Brazil, strengthening Uruguay's role in regional cooperation and international commerce.
Where and When UYT is used worldwide
South America
South American countries using UYT all year
- Uruguay
Other Time Zones in UTC -3
Other time zones share the same offset as Uruguay Time (UYT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Atlantic Daylight Time – ADT
- Argentina Time – ART
- Brasília Time – BRT
- Chile Summer Time – CLST
- Falkland Islands Summer Time – FKST
- French Guiana Time – GFT
- Pierre & Miquelon Standard Time – PMST
- Paraguay Summer Time – PYST
- Suriname Time – SRT