Encarnacion — time and weather
Encarnacion is a city in Paraguay, in the America/Asuncion time zone. This page shows the current local time in Encarnacion and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Encarnacion
Local time in Encarnacion is based on the America/Asuncion 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
Paraguay is a landlocked South American country with a bilingual Guaraní culture, rivers and Jesuit ruins.
More about the country: Paraguay →What to see in Encarnacion
Sights and historical places
- The Jesuit ruins of Trinidad, a UNESCO site and Paraguay's most impressive mission.
- The nearby ruins of the Jesus de Tavarangue mission with its grand unfinished church.
- The city's Costanera promenade with sandy beaches on the Parana River.
- The San Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz bridge linking the city with Argentine Posadas.
Museums
- The museum at the Trinidad ruins on the history of the Jesuit reductions and Guarani life.
- The city's exhibition halls devoted to the Encarnacion Carnival, the country's largest.
- Archaeological displays on pre-colonial Guarani culture.
Where to spend time
- Relaxing on the city's San Jose beaches and swimming in the Parana River in summer.
- The Encarnacion Carnival in February with vibrant parades, music and dancing.
- Walking and cycling along the revamped Costanera promenade with cafés and views.
Local cuisine
Encarnacion is known for river fish from the Parana: try fried surubi and dorado, along with classic chipa, asado and local pastries by the waterfront.