New Year 2027 Countdown — Buenos Aires
New Year 2027 arrives in Buenos Aires (ART, UTC−3) on Friday, January 1, 2027 at midnight. The Obelisco on Avenida 9 de Julio — one of the world's widest avenues — becomes the epicenter of Argentina's biggest New Year celebration.
AT A GLANCE
- Timezone
- Argentina Time (ART)
- UTC Offset
- UTC−3
- Midnight arrives
- Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM ART
- Celebration order
- 19th of 25 cities to celebrate
until midnight in Buenos Aires (ART, UTC-03)
About
New Year's Eve in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires rings in the New Year at the Obelisco on Avenida 9 de Julio — often cited as the world's widest avenue at 140 metres — where hundreds of thousands gather for fireworks, music, and the midnight countdown.
Fireworks erupt from multiple points along the avenue and across the city skyline. The Puerto Madero waterfront district hosts upscale celebrations with fireworks reflected on the docks, while stages in Palermo and other neighbourhoods offer live music and outdoor parties.
Argentine New Year traditions include tango performances at many events, barbecues (asados) with family, and the custom of wearing pink underwear for love in the coming year. Buenos Aires's warm summer weather — December is midsummer in the Southern Hemisphere — keeps the celebrations outdoors well into the early hours.
Buenos Aires' New Year celebration centers on the Obelisco, Argentina's most iconic monument, situated on Avenida 9 de Julio — the world's widest avenue at 140 meters across. Hundreds of thousands gather along the avenue for fireworks, music, and the midnight countdown.
Argentina uses ART (Argentina Time, UTC−3) year-round with no Daylight Saving Time, placing Buenos Aires at the same time as São Paulo and Montevideo.
The waterfront Puerto Madero district and Palermo neighborhood also host major New Year celebrations. Tango, Argentina's iconic dance, features at many events throughout the night.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is New Year in Buenos Aires?
New Year arrives in Buenos Aires at midnight Argentina Time (ART, UTC−3). In 2027, that is 03:00 UTC on January 1, 2027.
How does Buenos Aires celebrate New Year's Eve?
Buenos Aires celebrates with massive crowds at the Obelisco, fireworks over Avenida 9 de Julio, events in Puerto Madero and Palermo, and tango celebrations across the city.
What time zone is Buenos Aires on New Year's Eve?
Buenos Aires is on Argentina Time (ART, UTC−3) year-round. Argentina discontinued Daylight Saving Time in 2009.
What is Avenida 9 de Julio?
Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires is often cited as the world's widest avenue at approximately 140 meters. The Obelisco monument at its center is the focal point of the city's New Year's Eve celebration.
Is Buenos Aires one of the first or last cities to celebrate New Year?
Buenos Aires is the 19th of 25 cities to celebrate. At UTC−3, it celebrates relatively late in the 26-hour global celebration window.
What is the most famous New Year venue in Buenos Aires?
The most iconic New Year's Eve venue in Buenos Aires is Obelisco / Avenida 9 de Julio. Obelisco on Avenida 9 de Julio — the heart of Argentina's biggest New Year party.
What time should I tune in to watch Buenos Aires's New Year celebration?
Buenos Aires's New Year celebration peaks at midnight ART (UTC−3). That is Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM ART. Check local broadcast listings for live coverage.
What is the Obelisco in Buenos Aires?
The Obelisco is a 67-metre monument at the intersection of Avenida 9 de Julio and Corrientes in Buenos Aires, built in 1936 to commemorate the city's 400th anniversary. It stands at the centre of what is often called the world's widest avenue and serves as the natural focal point for the city's New Year's Eve celebrations.