UTC to PYT Time Converter

Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Paraguay Time (PYT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3 hours behind.

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
21:18:03
Thursday, May 14, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
Asunción · Paraguay Time
18:18:03
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: UTC (UTC)
To: PYT (Asunción)
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Daylight Saving status right now

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No
PYT (Paraguay Time)
Observes DST
No

When can UTC and PYT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in UTC (UTC). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 12:00–16:00 UTC (09:00–13:00 PYT).

Hour-by-hour UTC to PYT conversion table

UTC time (UTC)PYT time (Asunción)Status
00:00 Thu21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu06:00 ThuUTC working
10:00 Thu07:00 ThuUTC working
11:00 Thu08:00 ThuUTC working
12:00 Thu09:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu10:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
16:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
17:00 Thu14:00 ThuPYT working
18:00 Thu15:00 ThuPYT working
19:00 Thu16:00 ThuPYT working
20:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC
Paraguay Time (PYT)
IANA identifier
America/Asuncion
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Asunción

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in UTC or time in Asunción.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between UTC and PYT right now?+
PYT (Paraguay Time) is currently 3 hours behind UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does UTC or PYT observe daylight saving time?+
UTC: does not observe daylight saving time. PYT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and PYT?+
The strongest overlap is 12:00–16:00 UTC (09:00–13:00 PYT), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Asunción when it is 12:00 noon in UTC?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in UTC (UTC), it is 09:00 Thu in Asunción (PYT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for UTC and PYT?+
UTC maps to "UTC" in the IANA database. PYT maps to "America/Asuncion". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is UTC ahead of or behind Asunción?+
Whether UTC (UTC) is ahead of or behind Asunción (PYT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PYT is 3 hours behind UTC. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for UTC and PYT?+
UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC) and PYT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both UTC and PYT?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 12:00–16:00 UTC.