Buenos Aires

Argentina · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires · UTC-3

Buenos Aires is Argentina's commercial capital, often described as the most European city in Latin America.

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Next public holiday

Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes

Monday, June 15, 2026— tomorrow

Business hours & meeting culture

Working hours: 09:00–18:00
Workweek: Monday to Friday
Culture: Argentine business is European-influenced and relationship-led. Meetings run later in the day; dinner business is common.
Meeting tips: Summer vacation in January–February (Southern Hemisphere) thins out availability significantly.

Travel & logistics context

Quick reference for business travelers — climate, currency, and language.Currency and language are country-level. Climate may vary across the country.

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Climate

Humid subtropical

Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Avoid: Jan–Feb (hot/humid), Jul–Aug (cold/damp)

Southern hemisphere — seasons reversed from Europe/US.

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Currency

ARS

Argentine Peso

High inflation; informal 'blue dollar' rate; prefer cards or wire when possible.

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Language

Official

Spanish

In business

Spanish, English in MNCs

English: Common in international firms

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Plug & voltage

C/I

type

220V · 50Hz

See plug types ↗

Time difference vs. major business cities

Computed for 2026. Daylight saving will shift these by an hour during transitions.

City	Time zone	Difference
🇯🇵Tokyo	Asia/Tokyo	+12h
🇮🇳Mumbai	Asia/Kolkata	+8h 30m
🇦🇪Dubai	Asia/Dubai	+7h
🇬🇧London	Europe/London	+4h
🇺🇸New York	America/New_York	-1h
🇦🇺Sydney	Australia/Sydney	+13h
🇺🇸San Francisco	America/Los_Angeles	-4h
🇨🇳Shanghai	Asia/Shanghai	+11h

Public holidays in Argentina, 2026

Commonly observed national holidays. Regional holidays and bridge days are not included. See also the global holiday calendar.

2026-01-01
2026-02-16
2026-02-17
2026-03-24
2026-04-02
2026-04-03
2026-05-01
2026-05-25
2026-06-15
2026-06-20
2026-07-09
2026-08-17
2026-10-12
2026-11-23
2026-12-08
2026-12-25

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