Current local time in Copiapo, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Copiapo. Copiapo is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Atacama |
| Population | about 117,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.36° S, 70.34° 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
Copiapo 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 8 min |
| June solstice | 7:30 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 7:31 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:43 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Copiapo at about 1:50 PM in mid-January, and about 12:47 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 41 minutes ahead of the sun, because Copiapo sits at 70.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Copiapo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Copiapo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Copiapo |
|---|---|---|
| La Serena | 296 km (184 mi) | same time |
| Coquimbo | 304 km (189 mi) | same time |
| La Rioja, Argentina | 410 km (255 mi) | same time |
| Antofagasta | 413 km (256 mi) | same time |
| Catamarca, Argentina | 465 km (289 mi) | same time |
| San Juan, Argentina | 498 km (309 mi) | same time |
| Tucumán, Argentina | 511 km (317 mi) | same time |
| Calama | 564 km (351 mi) | same time |
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 Copiapo in?
Copiapo is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Copiapo have daylight saving time?
Copiapo 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 Copiapo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Copiapo'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).