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Time in Buenos AiresUTC-03

Live clock and time-zone data for Buenos Aires, Argentina — Buenos_Aires (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires), UTC-03 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
19:12
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Current UTC offset
UTC-03
Abbreviation
GMT-3
Population
3,075,646
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Cultural and business context

Buenos Aires keeps time under Buenos_Aires (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) — a UTC-03 offset from UTC at the moment. Most Argentina workplaces operate from 09:00 to 18:00, pausing for lunch from 13:00 to 14:00. Argentina does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-03 year-round.

Currency
ARS $
Dial
+54
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
13:00–14:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Buenos Aires, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 13:00
End-of-day sync17:00 ↔ 17:00
Compare: Buenos Aires ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best time to call Buenos Aires from São Paulo?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between São Paulo and Buenos Aires without falling outside office hours.

What time zone abbreviation does Buenos Aires use?

Buenos Aires uses the abbreviation GMT-3, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.

Is Buenos Aires in the same time zone as São Paulo?

Buenos Aires shares the IANA zone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in Argentina share the same clock.

What are typical business hours in Buenos Aires?

Offices in Argentina typically run from 09:00 to 18:00 local time.

What is the current UTC offset in Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires is currently UTC-03 from UTC, on the America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires timezone.

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