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Working hours in Uruguay (2026)
The standard full-time working week in Uruguay: hours per week, per day, and the legal maximum.
Standard week
44 h
Per day
8 h
Legal max / week
48 h
Per month
191 h
A standard full-time job in Uruguay is about 44 hours per week (8 hours per day), or roughly 2,288 hours per year. The legal maximum is 48 hours per week.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hours is a full-time work week in Uruguay?
A standard full-time working week in Uruguay is shown above in hours per week and per day, together with the legal maximum.
Is the legal maximum the same as the standard week?
Not always. The standard week is the usual full-time schedule, while the legal maximum is the upper limit on normal weekly hours before overtime rules apply.
Working-hour figures reflect the standard full-time week and may vary by sector and collective agreement.