Current local time in Antofagasta, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Antofagasta. Antofagasta is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Antofagasta |
| Population | about 296,000 |
| Coordinates | 23.65° S, 70.40° W |
| Time zone | America/Santiago |
| Abbreviation | UTC−4 / UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 (winter) / UTC−3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Antofagasta uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−4 (UTC−4) and UTC−3 (UTC−3). The next change is on Saturday, April 3, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:45 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 7:23 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 7:31 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:51 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 35 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Antofagasta at about 1:50 PM in mid-January, and about 12:47 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 42 minutes ahead of the sun, because Antofagasta sits at 70.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Antofagasta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Antofagasta |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 5 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 8.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 12 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 14 hours ahead |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Antofagasta |
|---|---|---|
| Calama | 202 km (125 mi) | same time |
| Iquique | 379 km (236 mi) | same time |
| Copiapo | 413 km (256 mi) | same time |
| Salta, Argentina | 521 km (324 mi) | same time |
| San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina | 522 km (324 mi) | same time |
| Arica | 573 km (356 mi) | same time |
| Tarija, Bolivia | 627 km (389 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tacna, Peru | 628 km (390 mi) | 2 hours behind |
Other cities in Chile
- Santiago
- Concepcion
- Valparaiso
- Vina del Mar
- Talcahuano
- Temuco
- San Bernardo
- Iquique
- Rancagua
- Talca
- Arica
- Puerto Montt
- Coquimbo
- La Serena
- Chillan
- Valdivia
- Osorno
- Los Angeles
Questions people ask
What time zone is Antofagasta in?
Antofagasta is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Antofagasta have daylight saving time?
Antofagasta uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−4 (UTC−4) and UTC−3 (UTC−3). The next change is on Saturday, April 3, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Antofagasta when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Antofagasta's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 42 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).