Colonia del Sacramento — time and weather
Colonia del Sacramento is a city in Uruguay, in the America/Montevideo time zone. This page shows the current local time in Colonia del Sacramento and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Colonia del Sacramento
Local time in Colonia del Sacramento is based on the America/Montevideo time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Uruguay is a calm South American country between Argentina and Brazil, with beaches, cattle ranching and mate culture.
More about the country: Uruguay →What to see in Colonia del Sacramento
Sights and historical places
- The historic quarter (Barrio Historico, UNESCO) with cobbled streets from the Portuguese and Spanish eras
- The lighthouse and convent ruins overlooking the Rio de la Plata
- The Street of Sighs (Calle de los Suspiros), the town's most famous lane
- The old city gate (Porton de Campo) and the fortifications
Museums
- The Portuguese Museum in the historic quarter
- The Tile Museum (Museo del Azulejo) and the municipal museum
- House-museums and the town archive in the old quarter
Where to spend time
- Strolls over the cobbles of the historic quarter and riverside sunsets
- Bicycles and golf carts to explore the compact old town
- Cafes, wine bars and art shops in Portuguese-Spanish courtyards
Local cuisine
Colonia serves asado, chivito, Rio de la Plata fish and dulce de leche desserts; cosy restaurants and wine bars sit in the historic courtyards.