Uruguay facts
| Capital | Montevideo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, South America |
| Area | 181,034 km² · 69,898 sq mi · 44,734,407 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Uruguayan |
| Currency | Uruguayan Peso (UYU) |
| Time zone | America/Montevideo · UTC−3 · 4:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +598 |
| Internet domain | .uy |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F, L |
| Capital coordinates | -34.9033, -56.1882 |
Time difference
Montevideo is on UTC−3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 11:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 8:00 a.m. |
| London | 4:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 3:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Uruguay is about 1.9% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Uruguay is about 74.5% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Montevideo to Washington, D.C.: about 8,482 km (5,270 mi) as the crow flies.
- Montevideo to London: about 11,050 km (6,866 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Uruguay shares land borders with 2 countries: Argentina, Brazil.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
How big is Uruguay?
Uruguay covers about 181,034 km² (69,898 sq mi), ranking 89 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.9% of the size of the United States. It is about 74.5% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Uruguay in?
Montevideo uses UTC−3 (America/Montevideo) today. When it is noon in Montevideo, it is 11:00 a.m. in New York and 4:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Uruguay use?
Uruguay uses the Uruguayan Peso (UYU).
What is the country code for Uruguay?
The international calling code is +598. From the United States dial 011 598 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 598.
What language is spoken in Uruguay?
Official or national language: Spanish.