Current local time in Punta Arenas, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Punta Arenas. Punta Arenas is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Magallanes y Antártica Chilena |
| Population | about 106,000 |
| Coordinates | 53.16° S, 70.94° 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
Punta Arenas 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 | 7:57 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| June solstice | 8:59 AM | 4:31 PM | 7 h 31 min |
| September equinox | 7:32 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 5:12 AM | 10:10 PM | 16 h 57 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Punta Arenas at about 1:52 PM in mid-January, and about 12:49 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 44 minutes ahead of the sun, because Punta Arenas sits at 70.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Punta Arenas time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Punta Arenas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Punta Arenas |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Montt | 1,309 km (813 mi) | same time |
| Osorno | 1,410 km (876 mi) | same time |
| Valdivia | 1,497 km (930 mi) | same time |
| Neuquen, Argentina | 1,596 km (992 mi) | same time |
| Temuco | 1,610 km (1,000 mi) | same time |
| Bahia Blanca, Argentina | 1,736 km (1,078 mi) | same time |
| Los Angeles | 1,750 km (1,087 mi) | same time |
| Concepcion | 1,824 km (1,133 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 Punta Arenas in?
Punta Arenas is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Punta Arenas have daylight saving time?
Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Punta Arenas's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 44 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).