Current local time in Calama, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Calama. Calama is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Antofagasta |
| Population | about 134,000 |
| Coordinates | 22.45° S, 68.92° 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
Calama 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 | 7:39 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 7:14 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 7:25 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:48 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 30 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Calama at about 1:44 PM in mid-January, and about 12:41 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 36 minutes ahead of the sun, because Calama sits at 68.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Calama time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Calama |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Calama |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 202 km (125 mi) | same time |
| Iquique | 275 km (171 mi) | same time |
| San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina | 417 km (259 mi) | same time |
| Salta, Argentina | 441 km (274 mi) | same time |
| Tarija, Bolivia | 442 km (275 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Potosi, Bolivia | 459 km (285 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Arica | 462 km (287 mi) | same time |
| Tacna, Peru | 514 km (319 mi) | 2 hours behind |
Other cities in Chile
- Santiago
- Concepcion
- Valparaiso
- Vina del Mar
- Antofagasta
- Talcahuano
- Temuco
- San Bernardo
- Iquique
- Rancagua
- Talca
- Arica
- Puerto Montt
- Coquimbo
- La Serena
- Chillan
- Valdivia
- Osorno
Questions people ask
What time zone is Calama in?
Calama is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Calama have daylight saving time?
Calama 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 Calama when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Calama's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 36 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).