Chile runs on 2 different offsets, and not every region changes its clocks. The clocks below show each zone live.
Chile at a glance
| Capital | Santiago |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC−5 … UTC−3 |
| IANA time zones | 4 |
| Daylight saving time | Some regions only |
| Next clock change | Saturday, April 3, 2027 |
Time zones in Chile
Chile has 4 IANA time zones, which cover 2 different offsets today. Some of them change clocks for daylight saving time and some do not, so the gap between two cities in Chile can change during the year.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Easter | --:-- | UTC−5 | Observed | |
| America/Coyhaique | --:-- | UTC−3 | Not observed | |
| America/Punta_Arenas | --:-- | UTC−3 | Not observed | Punta Arenas |
| America/Santiago | --:-- | UTC−3 | Observed | Santiago, Puente Alto, Maipú |
Clock changes in Chile
Daylight saving time applies in some parts of Chile only. The table shows which zones change and when, so check the exact region before you fix a time.
Clock changes in Chile, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | Zones that change |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (UTC−3→UTC−4 and UTC−5→UTC−6) | Santiago, Pacific/Easter |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 10:00 PM becomes 11:00 PM | Pacific/Easter |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | Santiago |
| Saturday, April 3, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (UTC−3→UTC−4 and UTC−5→UTC−6) | Santiago, Pacific/Easter |
| Saturday, September 4, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 10:00 PM becomes 11:00 PM | Pacific/Easter |
| Sunday, September 5, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | Santiago |
Current time in cities in Chile
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago | Santiago Metropolitan | --:-- | America/Santiago |
| Puente Alto | Santiago Metropolitan | --:-- | America/Santiago |
Time in Chile compared with the world
Differences below use the time in the capital, Santiago. Other regions of Chile differ by up to 3 hours.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | Same time |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 12 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 13 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h ahead |
Daylight across Chile
Chile stretches far from north to south, so daylight differs a lot between regions. Around the June solstice, Santiago gets 9 hours 56 minutes of daylight and Puente Alto 9 hours 55 minutes.
Same clock as Chile right now
These countries read the same time as Santiago right now.
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Paraguay
- St. Pierre and Miquelon Daylight saving time
- Suriname
- Uruguay
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Chile
- Convert a time to or from Chile: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Santiago to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Chile and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Chile have?
2 offsets, from UTC−5 to UTC−3. The tz database splits them into 4 named zones.
Does Chile use daylight saving time?
Only in some regions. Clocks change in places such as Santiago, while Punta Arenas keep the same offset all year.
What is the time difference between Chile and London?
It depends on the region. The capital, Santiago, is 3 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July.
What time is it in the capital of Chile?
The capital, Santiago, uses America/Santiago (UTC−3 right now). The live clock for Santiago is on its own page.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.