Time in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
When Ciudad del Este changes its clocks
Ciudad del Este is one of the places that still shifts its clocks twice a year
Ciudad del Este keeps Paraguay Standard Time at UTC-04:00 for most of the year, and moves to Paraguay Summer Time at UTC-03:00 during its southern-hemisphere summer. The shift is 1 hour.
Because Ciudad del Este is in the southern hemisphere, its summer time runs across the new year rather than through the middle of it. When northern cities move forward in March, Ciudad del Este is moving back — so the gap between Ciudad del Este and Europe or North America changes by two hours over the year, not one.
Next change
27 March 2027 — clocks move back by 1 hour, from UTC-03:00 to UTC-04:00.
Upcoming transition dates
- 21 March 2026 — back to UTC-04:00
- 4 October 2026 — forward to UTC-03:00
- 27 March 2027 — back to UTC-04:00
- 3 October 2027 — forward to UTC-03:00
- 25 March 2028 — back to UTC-04:00
- 1 October 2028 — forward to UTC-03:00
When the gap to Ciudad del Este changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Ciudad del Este:
New York (United States)
- From 1 November 2026: Ciudad del Este is 2 hours ahead of New York
- From 14 March 2027: Ciudad del Este is 1 hour ahead of New York
- From 27 March 2027: Ciudad del Este is on the same clock
- From 3 October 2027: Ciudad del Este is 1 hour ahead of New York
Madrid (Spain)
- From 25 October 2026: Ciudad del Este is 4 hours behind Madrid
- From 28 March 2027: Ciudad del Este is 5 hours behind Madrid
- From 27 March 2027: Ciudad del Este is 6 hours behind Madrid
- From 3 October 2027: Ciudad del Este is 5 hours behind Madrid
Lisbon (Portugal)
- From 25 October 2026: Ciudad del Este is 3 hours behind Lisbon
- From 28 March 2027: Ciudad del Este is 4 hours behind Lisbon
- From 27 March 2027: Ciudad del Este is 5 hours behind Lisbon
- From 3 October 2027: Ciudad del Este is 4 hours behind Lisbon
Daylight and the sun over Ciudad del Este
Ciudad del Este sits at -25.50°, -54.65°
Longest day
13h 44m of daylight
Shortest day
10h 33m of daylight
Yearly swing
3h 11m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Ciudad del Este reads 12:00, the sun is already past overhead — the civil clock runs 21 minutes behind mean solar time here.
During summer time that gap widens to 39 minutes ahead of the sun, which is the whole point of the exercise — shifting daylight into the evening.
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Best Times to Contact Ciudad del Este
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Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Ciudad del Este, Paraguay • 04:15 local time
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Business hours: 08:00 - 17:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 12:00 - 13:30
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Places related to Ciudad del Este
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On exactly the same clock as Ciudad del Este
These share the America/Asuncion zone, so they keep the same time as Ciudad del Este and change their clocks on the same dates.
Same offset (UTC-04:00), different part of the world
These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Ciudad del Este (Paraguay Standard Time). They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.
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Common Questions About Ciudad del Este Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ciudad del Este in?
Ciudad del Este operates in the America/Asuncion time zone, known as Paraguay Standard Time, currently UTC-04:00 (UTC-03:00 during summer time). This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Ciudad del Este observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ciudad del Este shifts its clocks by 1 hour, between UTC-04:00 and UTC-03:00. The next change is on 27 March 2027.
What's the time difference between Ciudad del Este and my location?
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How accurate is this Ciudad del Este clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official America/Asuncion time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Ciudad del Este?
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Time Zone Facts About Ciudad del Este
Interesting information about Ciudad del Este's time
IANA identifier
America/Asuncion
Standard time name
Paraguay Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC-04:00
Daylight saving
Observed — clocks shift 1 hour to UTC-03:00
Region
South America