Current local time in Arica, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Arica. Arica is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Arica y Parinacota |
| Population | about 178,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.50° S, 70.29° 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
Arica 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 | 7:44 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 7:12 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| September equinox | 7:30 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 7:01 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 14 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Arica at about 1:50 PM in mid-January, and about 12:46 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 41 minutes ahead of the sun, because Arica sits at 70.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Arica time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Arica |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Arica |
|---|---|---|
| Tacna, Peru | 56 km (35 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Iquique | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Arequipa, Peru | 266 km (165 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Puno, Peru | 298 km (185 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 318 km (198 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Juliaca, Peru | 334 km (208 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Oruro, Bolivia | 339 km (210 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Quillacollo, Bolivia | 441 km (274 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Chile
- Santiago
- Concepcion
- Valparaiso
- Vina del Mar
- Antofagasta
- Talcahuano
- Temuco
- San Bernardo
- Iquique
- Rancagua
- Talca
- Puerto Montt
- Coquimbo
- La Serena
- Chillan
- Valdivia
- Osorno
- Los Angeles
Questions people ask
What time zone is Arica in?
Arica is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Arica have daylight saving time?
Arica 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 Arica when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Arica's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 41 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).