Asunción
What time is it in Paraguay
About Asunción
Asunción runs at UTC-3 year-round, with no daylight saving. New York noon equals 1 PM here in summer, 2 PM after US clocks fall back in November. Office hours in the city center follow a split schedule: 07:30–11:30 in the morning, then 15:00–18:30 in the afternoon — the midday heat drives most locals indoors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Asuncion right now?+
You can check the exact current time in Asuncion at the top of this page — it updates in real time. Asuncion follows Paraguay Time (PYT), which is UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 during summer daylight saving time.
What time is it in Asuncion, Paraguay compared to New York?+
Asuncion is typically 1 hour ahead of New York during North American Eastern Standard Time (EST), and the same as New York during Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The exact offset shifts because Paraguay and the US observe daylight saving time on different schedules.
What time zone does Asuncion use?+
Asuncion operates on Paraguay Time (PYT), using the IANA timezone identifier America/Asuncion. The standard offset is UTC−4, switching to UTC−3 during Paraguay Summer Time (PYST), which runs roughly from the first Sunday in September to the fourth Sunday in March.
Does Asuncion observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Paraguay is one of the few South American countries that observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward one hour in September and back in March, so Asuncion's UTC offset alternates between −4 and −3 throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Asuncion and London?+
Asuncion is usually 4 to 5 hours behind London, depending on whether the UK is on GMT or BST and whether Paraguay is on PYT or PYST. Because both regions shift clocks independently, the gap changes several times a year.
What time is it in Asuncion Paraguay when it is noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles (Pacific Time), it is typically 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM in Asuncion, Paraguay, depending on the current daylight saving time status in both locations.
How do I quickly find the current local time in Asuncion?+
The live clock at the top of this page always shows the current local time in Asuncion. No refresh needed — it syncs directly to the America/Asuncion timezone so you always see the accurate time.