Time Difference Between Montevideo and New York

The time difference between Montevideo and New York is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Montevideo, it is 10:00 in New York. Montevideo uses the America/Montevideo time zone (UTC-3), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-5).

New York is 2 hours behind Montevideo — 2 hours
Montevideo, Uruguay
13:59:37
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-3 · -03
↔
New York, United States
11:59:37
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-5 · EST

Time Zone Details: Montevideo vs New York

Detail Montevideo New York
Time Zone IDAmerica/MontevideoAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC-3UTC-5
Abbreviation-03EST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUruguayUnited States
RegionSouth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Montevideo and New York (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

11:00–17:00 in Montevideo  =  09:00–15:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Montevideo time to New York time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Montevideo New York
00:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 00:00 Night
03:00 01:00 Night
04:00 02:00 Night
05:00 03:00 Night
06:00 04:00
07:00 05:00
08:00 06:00
09:00 07:00
10:00 08:00
11:00 09:00 Overlap
12:00 10:00 Overlap
13:00 11:00 Overlap
14:00 12:00 Overlap
15:00 13:00 Overlap
16:00 14:00 Overlap
17:00 15:00
18:00 16:00
19:00 17:00
20:00 18:00
21:00 19:00
22:00 20:00 Night
23:00 21:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Montevideo nor New York is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Montevideo–New York Scheduling

Compare Montevideo and New York with Other Cities

From Montevideo

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From New York

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Montevideo and New York?

The time difference is 2 hours. New York is 2 hours behind Montevideo.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Montevideo or New York observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Montevideo to New York?

The best window is between 11:00 and 17:00 Montevideo time, which corresponds to 09:00–15:00 in New York. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Montevideo time to New York time?

Subtract 2 hours from Montevideo time to get New York time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.