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Paraguay observes Daylight Saving Time. Next clock forward change is scheduled for 2024-10-27. Clocks will fall back on 2025-03-02.
Optimal overlapping time windows to schedule remote team meetings, vendor synchronization, and client calls between major global economic regions and Paraguay.
Timezone Twins: The following countries and territories share the exact same standard clock as Paraguay:
The directory below details the official time zone designations, IANA database identifiers, real-time clocks, and standard UTC offsets active across Paraguay.
Complete schedule of national holidays, bank closures, religious festivals, and observances. Switch between years (2024–2028) and filter by holiday category:
| Date | Holiday Name | Classification | Calendar Basis | Office Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-02-16 | Carnival | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-03-29 | Holy Week | Religious | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-05-14 | Independence Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-05-10 | Mother's Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-06-21 | Father's Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-08-15 | Assumption Day | Religious | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-10-12 | Independence Heroes Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-11-01 | All Saints' Day | Religious | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-08 | Immaculate Conception | Religious | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-02-16 | Founders Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-06-07 | National Sports Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-08-16 | Battle of Acaray | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-08-16 | Saint Roque | Religious | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-09-27 | National Music Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-03-02 | National Teacher's Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-06-19 | National Police Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-11-11 | National Army Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-06-12 | National Flag Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-04-29 | National Culture Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-06-05 | National Environment Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-08-12 | National Youth Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-07-26 | Family Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
Physiological time difference and circadian adjustment expectations when traveling to Paraguay:
Official format conventions and time standards recognized in Paraguay:
| Preferred Date Format | DD-MM-YYYY |
|---|---|
| Standard Clock Format | 12-hour |
| First Day of the Week | Monday |
| 24-Hour Military Clock Used? | No (Primarily 12-hour AM/PM) |
Paraguay has generally maintained a consistent timezone throughout its history, with adjustments primarily related to DST rules.
The current time in Paraguay is based on its standard time zone with a UTC offset of UTC-03:00. Real-time clocks above are synchronized with high-precision atomic stratum-1 time servers.
Yes, Paraguay observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are adjusted seasonally to maximize natural daylight.
Standard business hours in Paraguay are typically 08:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00, Monday through Friday.
Refer to the Remote Work Call Planner section above for region-specific recommended calling windows from the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
The international telephone dialing code for Paraguay is +595.