Asunción Time
Asunción Time
Asunción uses Paraguay Time (PYT, UTC−4) in winter and Paraguay Summer Time (PYST, UTC−3) in summer. Paraguay's landlocked capital is a growing re-export hub and hydroelectric power producer.
Why people check Asunción time
Common reasons to track the current time in Asunción.
Itaipú hydroelectric dam
Itaipú, one of the world's largest dams, powers Brazil and Paraguay; energy operators track PYT/PYST for grid management.
Re-export trade
Asunción's Ciudad del Este is a massive duty-free shopping hub; regional buyers track PYT/PYST for store hours.
Yerba mate & soy exports
Paraguay is the world's top yerba mate producer; commodity traders communicate on PYT/PYST schedules.
Emerging market growth
Paraguay is one of South America's fastest-growing economies; international investors track PYT/PYST for business hours.
Asunción Time — FAQ
Does Asunción observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Paraguay uses PYST (UTC−3) in summer (first Sunday in September to last Sunday in March) and PYT (UTC−4) in winter.
What time zone is Asunción in?
Asunción uses PYT (UTC−4) in winter and PYST (UTC−3) in summer.
How far behind London is Asunción?
Asunción is 4 hours behind London in winter and 3 hours in summer, though timing varies with DST transitions.
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