Buenos Aires×Montevideo
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Buenos Aires, it's that in Montevideo.
When it's 8:00 am in Buenos Aires, it's 8:00 am in Montevideo — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Buenos Aires, it's 10:00 am in Montevideo — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Buenos Aires, it's 12:00 pm in Montevideo — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Buenos Aires, it's 3:00 pm in Montevideo — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Buenos Aires, it's 5:00 pm in Montevideo — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Buenos Aires, it's 9:00 pm in Montevideo — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Buenos Aires uses the ARS ($) and Montevideo uses the UYU ($). Conversations can stay in Spanish, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Argentina
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Currency
- Argentine peso (ARS · $)
- Language
- Guaraní, Spanish
- Calling code
- +54
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Uruguay
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Currency
- Uruguayan peso (UYU · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +598
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Buenos Aires and Montevideo?
Buenos Aires and Montevideo share the same offset (GMT-3), so there's no difference right now.
When it's 10 am in Buenos Aires, what time is it in Montevideo?
Also 10:00 am — Buenos Aires and Montevideo share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When it's 3 pm in Buenos Aires, what time is it in Montevideo?
Also 3:00 pm — Buenos Aires and Montevideo share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Buenos Aires from Montevideo?
About 205 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 44m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Buenos Aires and Montevideo use?
Buenos Aires uses the Argentine peso (ARS, $); Montevideo uses the Uruguayan peso (UYU, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Buenos Aires from Montevideo?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +54, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Buenos Aires and Montevideo?
Both Argentina and Uruguay count Spanish among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Buenos Aires also has Guaraní; Montevideo adds no other official tongue.
Do Buenos Aires and Montevideo drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.