Current Time in Montevideo
Live Montevideo time with automatic updates
About Montevideo Time
Montevideo follows the America/Montevideo time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Montevideo.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on Montevideo's official time zone (America/Montevideo), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
Montevideo is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in Montevideo is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in Montevideo:
- •Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- •Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (retail)
- •Sunday: Closed (except malls)
Note: Long lunch breaks common. Mate drinking integral to work culture
Montevideo Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •Plaza Independencia
- •Palacio Salvo
- •Mercado del Puerto
- •Rambla de Montevideo
- •Teatro Solís
💼 Major Companies
- •ANCAP
- •ANTEL
- •Banco República
- •UTE
- •Conaprole
- •El País newspaper
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Flexible. Personal relationships crucial. Mate sharing common in offices.
Business Etiquette:
Warm and personal. Cheek kisses common greeting. Business casual acceptable.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (10 AM - 7 PM Montevideo)
From Europe:
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM CET (10 AM - 6 PM Montevideo)
From Asia:
9:00 PM - 6:00 AM JST (9 AM - 6 PM Montevideo)
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in Montevideo:
🎉Independence Day
National celebration
Typically: August 25
🎉Battle of Las Piedras
Historical victory
Typically: May 18
🎉Artigas' Birthday
National hero commemoration
Typically: June 19
🎉Carnival
Extended celebration period
Typically: February/March
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
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Using the Montevideo World Clock
Our Montevideo world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Montevideo.