Time in South America
Countries in South America
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
VenezuelaFrequently asked questions
How many time zones are there in South America?
Countries in South America currently use 5 different UTC offsets, from UTC−6 to UTC−2, a spread of 4 hours.
Which country in South America has the most time zones?
Brazil has the most, with 4 time zones.
Where is it earliest and latest in South America right now?
The clocks are furthest ahead in Brazil (UTC−2) and furthest behind in Ecuador (UTC−6).
Which countries in South America use daylight saving time?
1 of the 12 countries listed here change their clocks, including Chile.