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Current Date And Time In Buenos Aires, Argentina

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
03:25:01 ART
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 2,891,082

✈️ Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Buenos Aires.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Buenos Aires with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Buenos Aires — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Argentina, which includes Buenos Aires, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Argentina before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Argentina's time zone -03:00, country calling code +54 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .AR. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Buenos Aires.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-03:00
📞 Country Calling Code+54
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.AR

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Argentina — police 101, ambulance 107, fire brigade 100, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Buenos Aires. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Buenos Aires.

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Police
101
🚑
Ambulance
107
🚒
Fire
100
📞
General
911

📊 Argentina At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Argentina — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.842
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
77.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.1%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$13,970
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
7.2%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Argentina development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Buenos Aires for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Buenos Aires
International Airport • AEP
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
Buenos Aires, AR
7
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Buenos Aires's exact coordinates, or Buenos Aires's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Buenos Aires From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Buenos Aires to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)8,527 km5,299 mi~ 10h 47m
Toronto (Canada)8,959 km5,567 mi~ 11h 17m
Los Angeles (United States)9,853 km6,122 mi~ 12h 21m
Auckland (New Zealand)10,354 km6,434 mi~ 12h 56m
Paris (France)11,051 km6,867 mi~ 13h 45m
London (United Kingdom)11,128 km6,915 mi~ 13h 51m
Sydney (Australia)11,800 km7,332 mi~ 14h 38m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,646 km8,479 mi~ 16h 48m
Singapore (Singapore)15,881 km9,868 mi~ 19h 26m
Tokyo (Japan)18,374 km11,417 mi~ 22h 22m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Buenos Aires, Argentina is set to Argentina Time (ART) with a current offset of UTC -03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Buenos Aires requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneArgentina Time (ART)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time3:25 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Buenos Aires to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:25 AM on Wednesday in Buenos Aires. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Buenos Aires right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Buenos Aires
New York (United States)Wed, 2:25 AM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 11:25 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Wed, 2:25 AM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Wed, 7:25 AM4h ahead
Paris (France)Wed, 8:25 AM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 10:25 AM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 2:25 PM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 3:25 PM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 4:25 PM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 6:25 PM15h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Buenos Aires — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Buenos Aires is the Argentine peso (ARS), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 1,499.75
ARS
€ 1 Euro
$ 1,709.89
ARS
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1,994.34
ARS
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 1,042.68
ARS
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 1,064.36
ARS

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 29, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Buenos Aires

Knowing which languages are used in Buenos Aires helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
SpanishGuaraníKomMoquoitWichi

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Buenos Aires. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Balvanera (Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina)1 mi2 kmWest (W)
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Retiro (Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina)2 mi3 kmNorth (N)
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Barracas (Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina)3 mi4 kmSouth (S)
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Boedo (Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina)3 mi4 kmWSW
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Avellaneda (Buenos Aires, Argentina)3 mi5 kmSouth (S)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Buenos Aires

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Buenos Aires is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 1,962 km away. Straight-line distances from Buenos Aires to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil1,962 km1,219 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,779 km1,727 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,927 km4,304 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy11,151 km6,929 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,178 km7,567 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,808 km9,823 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China19,207 km11,935 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Buenos Aires shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Buenos Aires F.D. and Argentina. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Buenos Aires F.D. Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Buenos Aires F.D., including major hub cities.
✈️ Argentina Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Argentina.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Buenos Aires, Argentina runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type I socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Buenos Aires and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Buenos Aires.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
IType I: Two or three flat angled pins
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🧭 Buenos Aires's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Buenos Aires

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Buenos Aires. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Buenos Aires — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Argentina. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Buenos Aires

The closest airport to Buenos Aires is Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), about 7 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Buenos Aires From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Buenos Aires needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Buenos Aires gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Buenos Aires — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Buenos Aires

ℹ️ Buenos Aires OverviewSee the full profile of Buenos Aires — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Buenos Aires MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Buenos Aires for distance and direction.
💰 Buenos Aires CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Buenos Aires

What side of the road do people drive on in Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires, like the rest of Argentina, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Buenos Aires use?

Buenos Aires runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type I sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Buenos Aires?

In Buenos Aires, reach police on 101, ambulance on 107, fire brigade on 100, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Buenos Aires?

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is the nearest airport to Buenos Aires, about 7 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Buenos Aires in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Buenos Aires runs on Argentina Time (UTC -03:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires shares the official and regional languages of Buenos Aires F.D. and Argentina — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Buenos Aires?

No — Buenos Aires uses the Argentine peso (ARS), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Buenos Aires currency page for live rates.