Santiago is on daylight saving time, UTC−3. On Saturday, April 3, 2027, clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−4.
Santiago and your time
Santiago at a glance
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Santiago Metropolitan |
| Capital of | Chile |
| Time zone | America/Santiago |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | In effect until Apr 3, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Saturday, April 3, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 33.46° S, 70.65° W |
Santiago time zone and clock changes
The America/Santiago rules put Santiago on daylight saving time each year. The current period started on Sunday, September 6, 2026. When it ends, the clock goes back to UTC−4, and daylight saving time returns on Sunday, September 5, 2027.
As the capital, Santiago sets the reference time for many national schedules, but Chile spans 2 offsets. The other zones are listed under Chile.
Clock changes in Santiago, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 11:00 PM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−3 |
| Saturday, April 3, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 11:00 PM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, September 5, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−3 |
Santiago time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Santiago, it is 12:00 PM in London, 11:00 PM in Sydney and 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | Same time | 6 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 4 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Santiago
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Seasons run the other way in Santiago: the December solstice brings 14 hours 23 minutes of daylight and the June solstice only 9 hours 56 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Santiago
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:46 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:46 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:29 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 23 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
Clock time and sun time in Santiago
The clock in Santiago runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time and 1:45 PM during daylight saving time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Santiago
Only 179 km (111 mi) away, Mendoza in Argentina is on the same time as Santiago. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colina | 28 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lampa | 28 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rancagua | 80 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quilpué | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Viña del Mar | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Curicó | 178 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mendoza (Argentina) | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Talca | 237 km (147 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Santiago today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- São Paulo (Brazil)
- Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- Salvador (Brazil)
- Fortaleza (Brazil)
- Córdoba (Argentina)
- Recife (Brazil)
More cities in Chile
All time zones and cities in Chile
Tools for time in Santiago
- Convert a time to or from Santiago: 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 Santiago and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Santiago in?
Santiago uses the America/Santiago time zone: UTC−4 in standard time and UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Santiago?
The next change is on Saturday, April 3, 2027 at 12:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−4. They go forward again on Sunday, September 5, 2027.
What is the time difference between Santiago and London?
Santiago is 3 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because the two are on daylight saving time at opposite times of the year.
Does the difference between Santiago and London ever change at other times?
Yes, for a few weeks. From March 27 to April 3 and September 5 to October 30, the gap is 4 hours, because the two switch on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Santiago?
About 14 hours 23 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 9 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Santiago?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Santiago lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.