Current time in Argentina

18:43:19
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC-3 Same time as Brasília Reference: Buenos Aires
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Time zone of Argentina

The time in Argentina (Buenos Aires) follows the America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires time zone, currently UTC-3. Same time as Brasília.

Argentina
18:43:19
Brasília
18:43:19

How to call or schedule a meeting with Argentina

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 09:00 in Argentina; 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.

Argentina: sunrise today at 05:54 · sunset at 19:20 · 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
Buenos Aires
Continent
South America
Area
2,766,890 km² (1,068,302 sq mi)
Population
about 41 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Argentine peso (ARS)
Languages
Spanish
Calling code
+54
Internet domain
.ar

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Argentina?

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

What time zone is Argentina in?

Argentina follows America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, currently UTC-3. The reference location is Buenos Aires.

Does Argentina have daylight saving time?

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

What is the best time to call Argentina 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 Argentina).

What is the capital of Argentina?

The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires. The country covers about 2,766,890 km². Continent: South America.

What currency and calling code does Argentina use?

The currency is the Argentine peso (ARS). To call from abroad, dial +54 before the number. Websites use the .ar domain.