Current local time in Iquique, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Iquique. Iquique is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Tarapacá |
| Population | about 223,000 |
| Coordinates | 20.25° S, 70.13° 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
Iquique 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 | 7:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 7:15 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 7:30 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:57 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Iquique at about 1:49 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 Iquique sits at 70.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Iquique time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Iquique |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Iquique |
|---|---|---|
| Arica | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Tacna, Peru | 251 km (156 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Calama | 275 km (171 mi) | same time |
| Antofagasta | 379 km (236 mi) | same time |
| Oruro, Bolivia | 404 km (251 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Arequipa, Peru | 451 km (280 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Potosi, Bolivia | 464 km (288 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 467 km (290 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Chile
- Santiago
- Concepcion
- Valparaiso
- Vina del Mar
- Antofagasta
- Talcahuano
- Temuco
- San Bernardo
- Rancagua
- Talca
- Arica
- Puerto Montt
- Coquimbo
- La Serena
- Chillan
- Valdivia
- Osorno
- Los Angeles
Questions people ask
What time zone is Iquique in?
Iquique is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Iquique have daylight saving time?
Iquique 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 Iquique when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Iquique'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).