Time in Argentina right now
Argentina uses one time zone, America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, at UTC-3 all year. The live clock, offset and city comparisons follow the same time zone database used by phones and computers.
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- No, same time all year
- Main city
- Buenos Aires
- Public holidays 2026
- 19 dates
- Continent
- Americas
Sunrise and sunset in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are worked out from its coordinates and updated every minute. In 2026, the shortest day has 9h 50m of sun and the longest day has 14h 28m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Argentina public holidays in 2026
Use this 2026 Argentina public holiday list to check the next date, days left and long weekends. The dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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16FebCarnival MondayMonday · Passed
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17FebCarnival TuesdayTuesday · Passed
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23MarBridge Public HolidayMonday · Passed
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24MarNational Day of Remembrance for Truth and JusticeTuesday · Passed
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2AprMaundy Thursday; Veteran's Day and the Fallen in the Malvinas WarThursday · Passed
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3AprGood FridayFriday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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25MayMay Revolution DayMonday · Passed
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15JunPass to the Immortality of General Don Martín Miguel de GüemesMonday · Passed
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20JunPass to the Immortality of General Don Manuel BelgranoSaturday · Passed
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9JulIndependence DayThursday · Passed
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10JulBridge Public HolidayFriday · Passed
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17AugPass to the Immortality of General Don José de San MartínMonday · Passed
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12OctRespect for Cultural Diversity DayMonday · In 26 days
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23NovNational Sovereignty DayMonday · In 68 days
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7DecBridge Public HolidayMonday · In 82 days
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8DecImmaculate ConceptionTuesday · In 83 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Buenos Aires time compared with other cities
Compare Buenos Aires time with major cities now. The last column counts the difference from Buenos Aires, not from your location.
| City | Country | Local time | From Buenos Aires |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Clock changes in Argentina
Argentina does not change its clocks for summer. The time difference with countries that use daylight saving time changes twice a year. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
Countries in Europe and North America move their clocks in spring and autumn. Their difference from Buenos Aires can change by 1 hour while Argentina stays on UTC-3.
Countries on the same time as Buenos Aires
These countries keep the same UTC-3 standard offset, so their clocks usually match Buenos Aires. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in Argentina
Short answers about Argentina time, UTC-3, daylight saving time, Buenos Aires sunrise and 2026 public holidays.
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What time is it in Argentina now?
The live clock at the top shows the current time in Buenos Aires and updates every second. Argentina uses UTC-3 all year.
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What time zone is Argentina in?
Argentina uses America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires as its main time zone. It stays at UTC-3 throughout the year.
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Does Argentina use daylight saving time?
No. Argentina does not use daylight saving time now. Buenos Aires stays on UTC-3 while other countries may move their clocks.
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What is the UTC offset in Argentina?
The Argentina UTC offset is UTC-3. The offset beside the clock is calculated live from the time zone database.
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What is the time difference between Argentina and New York?
Buenos Aires is 2 hours ahead of New York during New York standard time and 1 hour ahead during New York daylight time.
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What is the time difference between Argentina and London?
Buenos Aires is 3 hours behind London during UK standard time and 4 hours behind during British Summer Time.
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What is the time difference between Argentina and New Delhi?
Buenos Aires is 8 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi all year because neither city changes this difference through Argentina daylight saving time.
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When is the next public holiday in Argentina?
The holiday section shows the next Argentina public holiday from today and counts the days left. It also lists every 2026 holiday date on this page.
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How many public holidays does Argentina have in 2026?
Argentina has 19 public holiday dates listed for 2026. The page also marks which dates have passed and which are still ahead.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Buenos Aires?
The sun section shows today’s sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Buenos Aires. In 2026, the shortest day has 9h 50m of sun and the longest day has 14h 28m.