Current time in Argentina
Argentina spans 3 IANA time zones, from UTC-3 to UTC-3 in standard time — so always check the specific city, not just the country. Daylight saving time is not currently observed here, so the offset holds all year.
UTC offset
UTC-3
now
Time zones
3
check the city
Daylight saving
Not observed
all of 2026
Cities listed
3
South America
Time zones in Argentina
| Zone | Example city | Local time | UTC offset now | Standard / DST | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | Buenos Aires | 08:30 | UTC-3 | UTC-3 all year | — |
| America/Argentina/Cordoba | Cordoba | 08:30 | UTC-3 | UTC-3 all year | — |
| America/Argentina/Mendoza | Mendoza | 08:30 | UTC-3 | UTC-3 all year | — |
Cities in Argentina
| City | Local time | IANA time zone | UTC offset now | Abbr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 08:30 | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | UTC-3 | ART |
| Cordoba | 08:30 | America/Argentina/Cordoba | UTC-3 | ART |
| Mendoza | 08:30 | America/Argentina/Mendoza | UTC-3 | ART |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Argentina right now?
Argentina does not have a single national time — it spans 3 time zones, currently running at UTC-3. The table on this page shows the live local time in each listed city, updated every second from your device's clock using the official IANA time zone rules.
How many time zones does Argentina have?
The cities covered here span 3 IANA time zones, from UTC-3 to UTC-3 in standard time: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Cordoba, America/Argentina/Mendoza.
Does Argentina observe daylight saving time?
No. None of the Argentina zones covered here change their clocks, so the UTC offset shown is correct on every date of 2026.
What is the UTC offset in Argentina?
Right now the offsets in Argentina are UTC-3, depending on the city.