Current local time in Concepcion, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Concepcion. Concepcion is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Bío-Bío |
| Population | about 551,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.83° S, 73.05° 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
Concepcion 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 | 7:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 8:04 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| September equinox | 7:41 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:29 AM | 9:10 PM | 14 h 41 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Concepcion at about 2:01 PM in mid-January, and about 12:57 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 52 minutes ahead of the sun, because Concepcion sits at 73.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Concepcion time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Concepcion |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Concepcion |
|---|---|---|
| Talcahuano | 14 km (9 mi) | same time |
| Chillan | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Los Angeles | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Talca | 197 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Temuco | 215 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Curico | 262 km (163 mi) | same time |
| Valdivia | 330 km (205 mi) | same time |
| Rancagua | 362 km (225 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Chile
- Santiago
- Valparaiso
- Vina del Mar
- Antofagasta
- 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 Concepcion in?
Concepcion is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Concepcion have daylight saving time?
Concepcion 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 Concepcion when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Concepcion's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 52 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).