Timezone details
- Identifier
- Abbreviation
- —
- Transitioned
- October 15, 2024 at 12:00 AM
- Featured city
- Asunción
Asuncion
America • Asuncion
ParaguayCurrent local time
01:14:25
Sunday, May 31, 2026
UTC offset
UTC-03:00
No daylight saving changes
Asuncion does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year long.
Location
- Latitude
- -25.26666
- Longitude
- -57.66666
- Country
- Paraguay
Paraguay Standard Time (PST)
FAQs
Paraguay Standard Time stays a steady UTC-03:00 all year round in Asuncion, so teams here don’t need to think about spring-forward or fall-back surprises. That consistency makes cross-border collaboration particularly smooth for anyone working across Latin America and the Southern Cone.
Which country uses Paraguay Standard Time?
Paraguay is the sole country in this region, with Asuncion as its capital and representative zone.
Does Paraguay observe daylight saving time?
No. Paraguay permanently uses UTC-03:00 and does not change its clocks.
When did Paraguay stop using daylight saving adjustments?
The last clock change in Paraguay occurred on 15 October 2024, after which the country permanently fixed its clocks at UTC-03:00.
Are there multiple time zones in Paraguay?
Paraguay has a single time zone: America/Asuncion, which covers the whole country.
How does Paraguay Standard Time compare to nearby countries?
Paraguay Standard Time is the same as Argentina Time and parts of Brazil during standard time, making coordination with those neighbors more straightforward.
Is Paraguay Standard Time the same as Pacific Standard Time?
No. Despite the similar abbreviation, Pacific Standard Time is UTC-08:00 and used in parts of North America; Paraguay Standard Time is UTC-03:00.
What makes this region unique for scheduling?
Because there are no daylight saving transitions, you can lock in recurring meetings without worrying about seasonal time shifts.